Eryx

♂ Boy

Pronounced AIR-iks /ˈɛr.ɪks/Medium

Meaning: From Greek Eryx — a mythical son of Aphrodite and king/boxer, and a mountain in Sicily; etymology uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Mythic and bold: Eryx was a son of Aphrodite — a king and boxer — and a Sicilian mountain. Striking, ancient, and rare.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningFrom Greek Eryx — a mythical son of Aphrodite and king/boxer, and a mountain in Sicily; etymology uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#5683 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 176

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Eryx comes from Greek Eryx — a mythical son of Aphrodite (a king and boxer) and a mountain in Sicily (the etymology is uncertain, which we note). A striking, ancient name, rare and distinctive.

It registers thinly in records. Very rare, a-son-of-Aphrodite at the root, and mythic.

Did you know? Eryx was a son of Aphrodite in Greek myth — a king and champion boxer killed by Heracles — and a mountain in Sicily; a bold, obscure name.

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Eryx (Greek myth) — etymology uncertain

Variations

ErixEryks

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eryx mean?

Eryx is a Greek mythical son of Aphrodite (and a Sicilian mountain); the etymology is uncertain.

How do you pronounce Eryx?

It's said AIR-iks /ˈɛr.ɪks/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Eryx a boy or girl name?

Eryx is a boy's name.

How popular is Eryx?

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