Nix vs Wally

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nix

Boy #6,268 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"water sprite, water spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #6,443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

English American German

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Nix Rank #6,268

Wally Rank #6,443

Nix is more popular, ranked #6268 vs #6443 for Wally.

Is Nix or Wally more popular?

Nix is more popular, ranked #6268 compared to Wally at #6443 in the United States.

What do Nix and Wally mean?

Nix means "water sprite, water spirit" (Germanic origin). Wally means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Nix and Wally boy or girl names?

Nix is primarily a boy name. Wally is primarily a boy name.