Nix vs Ryleigh

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 #6,230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rye clearing"

Origin: Old English

Irish English American

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Nix Rank #6,268

Ryleigh Rank #6,230

Ryleigh is more popular, ranked #6230 vs #6268 for Nix.

Is Nix or Ryleigh more popular?

Ryleigh is more popular, ranked #6230 compared to Nix at #6268 in the United States.

What do Nix and Ryleigh mean?

Nix means "water sprite, water spirit" (Germanic origin). Ryleigh means "rye clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Nix and Ryleigh boy or girl names?

Nix is primarily a boy name. Ryleigh is primarily a boy name.