Nix vs Deng

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nix

Boy #6,268 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"water sprite, water spirit"

Origin: Germanic

Germanic English

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Boy #5,940 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to mount, to climb, achieve"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese South Sudanese Dinka East Asian

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Nix Rank #6,268

Deng Rank #5,940

Deng is more popular, ranked #5940 vs #6268 for Nix.

Is Nix or Deng more popular?

Deng is more popular, ranked #5940 compared to Nix at #6268 in the United States.

What do Nix and Deng mean?

Nix means "water sprite, water spirit" (Germanic origin). Deng means "to mount, to climb, achieve" (Chinese origin).

Are Nix and Deng boy or girl names?

Nix is primarily a boy name. Deng is primarily a boy name.