Nix vs Tysen

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 #6,201 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"firebrand, spark"

Origin: Old French via English

American English

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Nix Rank #6,268

Tysen Rank #6,201

Tysen is more popular, ranked #6201 vs #6268 for Nix.

Is Nix or Tysen more popular?

Tysen is more popular, ranked #6201 compared to Nix at #6268 in the United States.

What do Nix and Tysen mean?

Nix means "water sprite, water spirit" (Germanic origin). Tysen means "firebrand, spark" (Old French via English origin).

Are Nix and Tysen boy or girl names?

Nix is primarily a boy name. Tysen is primarily a boy name.