Nyx vs Leonid

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nyx

Boy #4,134 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"night"

Origin: Greek

Greek American English

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Boy #4,244 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the lion, lion-like"

Origin: Greek leon (lion)

Russian Ukrainian Greek Eastern European

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Nyx Rank #4,134

Leonid Rank #4,244

Nyx is more popular, ranked #4134 vs #4244 for Leonid.

Is Nyx or Leonid more popular?

Nyx is more popular, ranked #4134 compared to Leonid at #4244 in the United States.

What do Nyx and Leonid mean?

Nyx means "night" (Greek origin). Leonid means "son of the lion, lion-like" (Greek leon (lion) origin).

Are Nyx and Leonid boy or girl names?

Nyx is primarily a boy name. Leonid is primarily a boy name.