Nix
Meaning
"water sprite, water spirit"
Origin: Germanic
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #6,268
- Total SSA Count
- 14
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Casual
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"water sprite, water spirit"
Origin: Germanic
"divine gift"
Origin: Greek
Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6268 for Nix.
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Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Nix at #6268 in the United States.
Nix means "water sprite, water spirit" (Germanic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).
Nix is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.