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Crixus

♂ Boy

Pronounced KRIK-sus /ˈkrɪk.səs/High

Meaning: From the Gaulish/Latin, variously 'one with curly hair' (from crixos); borne by Crixus, a gladiator who fought alongside Spartacus; we note the historical figureLow

In 30 seconds: One with curly hair: Crixus is Gaulish/Latin. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowGaulish, Latin
MeaningFrom the Gaulish/Latin, variously 'one with curly hair' (from crixos); borne by Crixus, a gladiator who fought alongside Spartacus; we note the historical figure
U.S. rank (2024)#9136 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 232

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201420112024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Crixus comes from the Gaulish/Latin, variously 'one with curly hair' (from crixos); borne by Crixus, a gladiator who fought alongside Spartacus (we note the historical figure). A crisp, classic name (said 'KRIK-sus').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern name drawn from Roman/gladiator history. Rare, one-with-curly-hair at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Crixus is variously 'one with curly hair' (from the Gaulish crixos) — borne by Crixus, a gladiator who fought alongside Spartacus — a crisp, striking name (we note the historical figure; said 'KRIK-sus').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Crixus — Gaulish; historical figure

Variations

CrixosKrixus

Nicknames

Crix

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Crixus mean?

Crixus is Gaulish/Latin, variously 'one with curly hair' — borne by a gladiator who fought alongside Spartacus; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Crixus?

It's said KRIK-sus /krk.ss/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Crixus a boy or girl name?

Crixus is a boy's name.

How popular is Crixus?

Crixus is a very rare name in the U.S.

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