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Phelix

♂ Boy

Pronounced FEE-liks /ˈfi.lɪks/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Felix — from the Latin, 'happy; lucky; fortunate; successful'Low

In 30 seconds: Happy; lucky; fortunate: Phelix spells Felix. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'FEE-liks').
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningA spelling of Felix — from the Latin, 'happy; lucky; fortunate; successful'
U.S. rank (2024)#8140 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 211

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719242024

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

Phelix is a spelling of Felix — from the Latin, 'happy; lucky; fortunate; successful'. A crisp, classic name (said 'FEE-liks').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Felix. Rare in this form, happy-and-lucky at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Felix means 'happy; lucky; fortunate; successful' in Latin — Phelix is a spelling, crisp and classic (said 'FEE-liks').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Felix — Latin etymology

Variations

FelixFelyxPhaelix

Nicknames

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If you like Phelix…

Felix— the standard spelling
Felipe— a sound-neighbor Fel- boys' name
Max— a fellow short classic boys' name
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Onix— shares the -ix ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Phelix mean?

Phelix spells Felix — Latin 'happy; lucky; fortunate'.

How do you pronounce Phelix?

It's said FEE-liks /ˈfi.lɪks/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Phelix a boy or girl name?

Phelix is a boy's name.

How popular is Phelix?

Phelix is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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