By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Phenix represents a modern, alternative spelling of 'Phoenix,' derived from the mythological bird that cyclically regenerates from its own ashes. This spelling variation maintains the powerful…
Kalix is a modern-sounding masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Calix, which comes from the Latin word for 'chalice' or 'cup,' often with religious…
Greek mythology name
"night"
Nyx is the name of the Greek goddess of the night, and while it does lean feminine in the US, 27 boys did receive the name in a recent year compared to 69 girls. Short, snappy, and distinctive in…
Variation of Maddox
"son of Madoc"
A trendy spelling of Maddox, with a hint of Matthew, Mattias, and Matrix about it too. Appearing in the US stats back in 2004, around the same time Maddox began to rise, it peaked in 2012 when it was…
Spelling variation of Six
This number-adjacent name was first used in 2019 in the US, while a more recent count saw it given to 23 boys (and five girls). It follows in the footsteps of Sevyn.
Onix is a modern masculine name inspired by the stone onyx, a type of banded chalcedony known for its black color and use in jewelry since ancient times. The name's spelling variation with an 'i'…
Variation of Brock
"badger"
If you can name a boy Max instead of Maxwell, or Jax instead of Jackson, then why not Brax instead of Braxton? Over 3300 boys were named the trendy Braxton in the US in one recent year, but snappy…
English place-name and surname
A rarely-used place name (probably because of the last three letters), Essex was the ancient kingdom of the East Saxons and is now a county in England. The singer David Essex used it as his stage…
Daxx is a modern, unconventional masculine name with a bold, edgy quality. While not having historical roots in traditional naming practices, it appears to be a contemporary invention that follows…
Diminutive of Dexter
"dyer; right-handed"
Dex, the nickname for Dexter that is sometimes used on its own, has lots of energy and dynamism. It was chosen by comedian Dana Carvey for his now grown son. With the growing popularity of Dexter, we…
Modern Invented, possibly from "Kicks"
"Kicks"
While many Americans will likely think of the cereal brand, Kixhas been featuring in the US stats since 2009, given to a handful of boys each year. In a recent count, it was given to 16 boys, though…
Mattox is a masculine name that originated as an English surname derived from the given name Matthew, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'gift of God.' The '-ox' suffix likely developed as a patronymic…
French surname
"from Evreux; riverbank"
Devereaux is familiar to many English speakers as a surname but not as a first. It's a habitational name related to the town of Evreux in France, with the prefix de- denoting it likely referred to a…
"to keep in, to curb"
Eryx has a sci-fi sound and deep roots. In Greek mythology, Eryx was the son of Poseidon and Aphrodite and a king in Sicily. He was a great boxer, but was eventually beaten by Heracles. He probably…
