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
"ruler of the army"
Origin: Old High German
Nix is more popular, ranked #6268 vs #6443 for Wally.
Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.
Historical trend data not available for this comparison.
Names that pair well as siblings.
Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.
1. Which style feels more like your family?
Nix is more popular, ranked #6268 compared to Wally at #6443 in the United States.
Nix means "water sprite, water spirit" (Germanic origin). Wally means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).
Nix is primarily a boy name. Wally is primarily a boy name.