Jabez vs Nix

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jabez

Boy #6,105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he causes pain, born in sorrow"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Christian American English Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,105
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jabe

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jabez Rank #6,105
Nix Rank #6,268

Jabez is more popular, ranked #6105 vs #6268 for Nix.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jabez ___

  • Jabez Michael
  • Jabez Thomas
  • Jabez David
  • Jabez Samuel
  • Jabez Eli

Nix ___

  • Nix Alexander
  • Nix James
  • Nix Thomas
  • Nix Oliver
  • Nix Henry
  • Nix River

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jabez

Elijah Ezra Josiah Abigail Miriam

If you choose Nix

Zara Jax Luna Mav Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jabez or Nix more popular?

Jabez is more popular, ranked #6105 compared to Nix at #6268 in the United States.

What do Jabez and Nix mean?

Jabez means "he causes pain, born in sorrow" (Hebrew origin). Nix means "water sprite, water spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Jabez and Nix boy or girl names?

Jabez is primarily a boy name. Nix is primarily a boy name.

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