What origin is the name Eryx?

Eryx comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Eryx a popular name?

Eryx is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Eryx does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Eryx?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Eryx — for example Sophia, Chloe, Sofia. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Eryx

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Eryx

Eryx

Boy

greek

2 syllables

Eryx is a greek boy's name meaning "In Greek mythology, this was the name of the son of Aphrodite and Poseidon. He was a legendary figure associated with Mount Eryx in Sicily.".

Eryx is a boy name of greek origin meaning "In Greek mythology, this was the name of the son of Aphrodite and Poseidon. He was a legendary figure associated with Mount Eryx in Sicily.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

In Greek mythology, this was the name of the son of Aphrodite and Poseidon. He was a legendary figure associated with Mount Eryx in Sicily.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Eryx

Very rare in US records

What does Eryx mean?

Eryx is a boy name of greek origin meaning "In Greek mythology, this was the name of the son of Aphrodite and Poseidon. He was a legendary figure associated with Mount Eryx in Sicily.".