Nixie vs Nyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nixie

Girl #5,930 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"water sprite, fairy of rivers and lakes"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #4,134 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"night"

Origin: Greek

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Nixie Rank #5,930

Nyx Rank #4,134

Nyx is more popular, ranked #4134 vs #5930 for Nixie.

Is Nixie or Nyx more popular?

Nyx is more popular, ranked #4134 compared to Nixie at #5930 in the United States.

What do Nixie and Nyx mean?

Nixie means "water sprite, fairy of rivers and lakes" (Germanic origin). Nyx means "night" (Greek origin).

Are Nixie and Nyx boy or girl names?

Nixie is primarily a girl name. Nyx is primarily a boy name.