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Noctis

♂ Boy

Pronounced NOK-tis /ˈnɑk.tɪs/High

Meaning: From Latin noctis, 'of the night' (genitive of nox); the hero prince of Final Fantasy XVMedium

In 30 seconds: Of the night, and a video-game prince: Noctis is Latin 'of the night' — the brooding hero of Final Fantasy XV. Dark, dramatic, and bold.
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Origin MediumLatin, American
MeaningFrom Latin noctis, 'of the night' (genitive of nox); the hero prince of Final Fantasy XV
U.S. rank (2025)#7540 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 153

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420172025

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

Noctis comes from Latin noctis, 'of the night' (genitive of nox) — the name of Prince Noctis, hero of the game Final Fantasy XV. Its given-name use is recent and fan-driven, dark and dramatic.

It registers thinly in records. Very rare, of-the-night at the root, and dramatic.

Did you know? Noctis Lucis Caelum is the prince-hero of Final Fantasy XV — his name is Latin for 'of the night, of the light of the sky'; a striking, dramatic choice.
Overall data confidence 62%
References — Final Fantasy XV; Latin noctis — word origin

Variations

NoctusNox

Nicknames

NoctNox

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If you like Noctis…

Nox— the 'night' short name
Orion— a fellow night-sky name
Atlas— a companion bold mythic name
Caspian— another dramatic literary name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Noctis mean?

Noctis is Latin for 'of the night' — also a Final Fantasy hero.

How do you pronounce Noctis?

It's said NOK-tis /ˈnɑk.tɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Noctis a boy or girl name?

Noctis is a boy's name.

How popular is Noctis?

Noctis is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.

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