Naxos: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Naxos – Origin: Ancient Greek – Pronunciation: NAK-sos


Naxos is an Ancient Greek name. It appears in our list of 200+ Island Baby Names for Families Who Love the Sea.

Meaning & Origin of Naxos

Origin: Ancient Greek.

How to Pronounce Naxos

Phonetic: NAK-sos   IPA: /ˈnæksɒs/

Popularity of Naxos

Naxos doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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