What origin is the name Styx?

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

Is Styx a popular name?

Styx 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. Styx 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 brother names for Styx?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Styx — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Styx

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Styx

Styx

Girl

greek

1 syllable

Styx is a greek girl's name meaning "In Greek mythology, this name refers to the prominent river that bounds the underworld.".

Styx is a girl name of greek origin meaning "In Greek mythology, this name refers to the prominent river that bounds the underworld.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.