Nix vs Ferrin

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 #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic Contemporary

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Nix Rank #6,268

Ferrin Rank #20,697

Nix is more popular, ranked #6268 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Is Nix or Ferrin more popular?

Nix is more popular, ranked #6268 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Nix and Ferrin mean?

Nix means "water sprite, water spirit" (Germanic origin). Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Nix and Ferrin boy or girl names?

Nix is primarily a boy name. Ferrin is primarily a boy name.