Phenix
Meaning
"dark red, crimson"
Origin: Greek phoinix
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4,459
- Total SSA Count
- 23
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Phe, Nix
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"dark red, crimson"
Origin: Greek phoinix
"thunder and lightning"
Origin: Japanese
Raiden is more popular, ranked #449 vs #4459 for Phenix.
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Raiden is more popular, ranked #449 compared to Phenix at #4459 in the United States.
Phenix means "dark red, crimson" (Greek phoinix origin). Raiden means "thunder and lightning" (Japanese origin).
Phenix is primarily a boy name. Raiden is primarily a boy name.