Nix vs Errol

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 #6,143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"earl, nobleman"

Origin: English

English Scottish Caribbean American

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Nix Rank #6,268

Errol Rank #6,143

Errol is more popular, ranked #6143 vs #6268 for Nix.

Is Nix or Errol more popular?

Errol is more popular, ranked #6143 compared to Nix at #6268 in the United States.

What do Nix and Errol mean?

Nix means "water sprite, water spirit" (Germanic origin). Errol means "earl, nobleman" (English origin).

Are Nix and Errol boy or girl names?

Nix is primarily a boy name. Errol is primarily a boy name.