Eryx

At a Glance: Name: Eryx – Meaning: name of a mythological Sicilian king, son of Aphrodite (Poseidon in some accounts), known for a fatal fight with Heracles – Origin: Greek (mythological) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: EHR-iks

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Eryx traces back to Greek mythology, where it was the name of a Sicilian king said to be a son of Aphrodite (Poseidon in some versions of the story) who was known for a fatal fight with Heracles. It's pronounced EHR-iks, and it has a clean, modern style for boys. If you're drawn to short, myth-rooted names, this is one with a specific story behind it rather than a soft, general meaning.

Meaning & Origin of Eryx

Meaning: Name of a mythological sicilian king, son of aphrodite (poseidon in some accounts), known for a fatal fight with heracles.

Origin: Greek (mythological).

How to Pronounce Eryx

Phonetic: EHR-iks   IPA: /ˈɛrɪks/

Popularity of Eryx

In U.S. Social Security data going back to 2005, Eryx hit its highest point on record in 2024, ranking #4219 with 25 babies given the name that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 2005–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Eryx mean?

Name of a mythological sicilian king, son of aphrodite (poseidon in some accounts), known for a fatal fight with heracles.

How do you pronounce Eryx?

Eryx is pronounced EHR-iks (IPA: /ˈɛrɪks/).

Is Eryx a popular name right now?

Eryx is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #4219 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2005–2024.)

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