Leonid vs Nyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonid

Boy #4,244 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the lion, lion-like"

Origin: Greek leon (lion)

Russian Ukrainian Greek Eastern European

✓ All Clear

Boy #4,134 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"night"

Origin: Greek

Greek American English

✓ All Clear

Leonid Rank #4,244

Nyx Rank #4,134

Nyx is more popular, ranked #4134 vs #4244 for Leonid.

Is Leonid or Nyx more popular?

Nyx is more popular, ranked #4134 compared to Leonid at #4244 in the United States.

What do Leonid and Nyx mean?

Leonid means "son of the lion, lion-like" (Greek leon (lion) origin). Nyx means "night" (Greek origin).

Are Leonid and Nyx boy or girl names?

Leonid is primarily a boy name. Nyx is primarily a boy name.