Nyx vs Emerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nyx

Boy #4,134 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"night"

Origin: Greek

Greek American English

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Boy #4,117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"green gemstone"

Origin: Greek via Old French

English American

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Nyx Rank #4,134

Emerald Rank #4,117

Emerald is more popular, ranked #4117 vs #4134 for Nyx.

Is Nyx or Emerald more popular?

Emerald is more popular, ranked #4117 compared to Nyx at #4134 in the United States.

What do Nyx and Emerald mean?

Nyx means "night" (Greek origin). Emerald means "green gemstone" (Greek via Old French origin).

Are Nyx and Emerald boy or girl names?

Nyx is primarily a boy name. Emerald is primarily a boy name.