Nyx vs Neko

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nyx

Boy #4,134 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"night"

Origin: Greek

Greek American English

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Boy #4,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cat"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American Internet/Pop culture

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Nyx Rank #4,134

Neko Rank #4,013

Neko is more popular, ranked #4013 vs #4134 for Nyx.

Is Nyx or Neko more popular?

Neko is more popular, ranked #4013 compared to Nyx at #4134 in the United States.

What do Nyx and Neko mean?

Nyx means "night" (Greek origin). Neko means "cat" (Japanese origin).

Are Nyx and Neko boy or girl names?

Nyx is primarily a boy name. Neko is primarily a boy name.