Alyx vs Erma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alyx

Girl #7,997 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,997
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Aly, Alyx

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Popularity Comparison

Alyx Rank #7,997
Erma Rank #8,065

Alyx is more popular, ranked #7997 vs #8065 for Erma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alyx ___

  • Alyx Jade
  • Alyx Rae
  • Alyx Morgan
  • Alyx Skye
  • Alyx Drew

Erma ___

No pairings available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alyx or Erma more popular?

Alyx is more popular, ranked #7997 compared to Erma at #8065 in the United States.

What do Alyx and Erma mean?

Alyx means "defender of mankind" (Greek origin).

Are Alyx and Erma boy or girl names?

Alyx is primarily a girl name. Erma is primarily a girl name.

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