Nyx vs Hermes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nyx

Boy #4,134 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"night"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #3,980 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"messenger of the gods"

Origin: Greek

Greek Roman European

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Nyx Rank #4,134

Hermes Rank #3,980

Hermes is more popular, ranked #3980 vs #4134 for Nyx.

Is Nyx or Hermes more popular?

Hermes is more popular, ranked #3980 compared to Nyx at #4134 in the United States.

What do Nyx and Hermes mean?

Nyx means "night" (Greek origin). Hermes means "messenger of the gods" (Greek origin).

Are Nyx and Hermes boy or girl names?

Nyx is primarily a boy name. Hermes is primarily a boy name.