Elroy vs Eryx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elroy

Boy #4,236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the king"

Origin: Old French (le roi)

Cultural Roots

American English French African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,236
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El, Roy

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Eryx

Boy #4,309 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Aphrodite, Sicilian king"

Origin: Greek mythology

Cultural Roots

American Greek Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,309
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ryx, Rex

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Popularity Comparison

Elroy Rank #4,236
Eryx Rank #4,309

Elroy is more popular, ranked #4236 vs #4309 for Eryx.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elroy ___

  • Elroy James
  • Elroy Dean
  • Elroy Augustus
  • Elroy Vincent
  • Elroy Francis
  • Elroy Wallace

Eryx ___

  • Eryx James
  • Eryx Cole
  • Eryx Stone
  • Eryx Valor
  • Eryx Mars
  • Eryx Reign

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elroy or Eryx more popular?

Elroy is more popular, ranked #4236 compared to Eryx at #4309 in the United States.

What do Elroy and Eryx mean?

Elroy means "the king" (Old French (le roi) origin). Eryx means "son of Aphrodite, Sicilian king" (Greek mythology origin).

Are Elroy and Eryx boy or girl names?

Elroy is primarily a boy name. Eryx is primarily a boy name.

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