Christos vs Nyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Christos

Boy #4,158 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the anointed one"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Cypriot Eastern Orthodox Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,158
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Chris, Christo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Christos Rank #4,158
Nyx Rank #2,712

Nyx is more popular, ranked #2712 vs #4158 for Christos.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Christos ___

  • Christos Alexandros
  • Christos Nikolaos
  • Christos Georgios
  • Christos Dimitrios
  • Christos Konstantinos
  • Christos Vasilis

Nyx ___

  • Nyx Aurora
  • Nyx Celeste
  • Nyx Luna
  • Nyx Soleil
  • Nyx Vivienne
  • Nyx Elara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Christos

Alexandros Nikolaos Eleni Maria Sophia

If you choose Nyx

Zephyr Orion Lyra Calyx Selene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Christos or Nyx more popular?

Nyx is more popular, ranked #2712 compared to Christos at #4158 in the United States.

What do Christos and Nyx mean?

Christos means "the anointed one" (Ancient Greek origin). Nyx means "night, darkness" (Greek origin).

Are Christos and Nyx boy or girl names?

Christos is primarily a boy name. Nyx is primarily a girl name.

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