Norris vs Nix

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Norris

Boy #6,395 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"northerner, man from the north"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Boy #6,268 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"water sprite, water spirit"

Origin: Germanic

Germanic English

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Norris Rank #6,395

Nix Rank #6,268

Nix is more popular, ranked #6268 vs #6395 for Norris.

Is Norris or Nix more popular?

Nix is more popular, ranked #6268 compared to Norris at #6395 in the United States.

What do Norris and Nix mean?

Norris means "northerner, man from the north" (Old French origin). Nix means "water sprite, water spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Norris and Nix boy or girl names?

Norris is primarily a boy name. Nix is primarily a boy name.