Felix

Felix - A very unique male name

Felix appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #180. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Felix and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Felix? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Felix. The baby boy name Felix was given to 2,051 baby boys in 2025, ranking #175 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 715 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Felix peaked in popularity 112 years ago in 1914 on position 170.

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Felix is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Felix is currently topping the baby name charts in District of Columbia at position #62 - and is the least popular in Mississippi at position #556.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Felix is where you live.

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Felix origin and meaning

Latin

'Lucky, successful, happy' in Latin

Felix was a Roman family name meaning lucky, borne by generals, saints and a governor in the New Testament. It stayed in steady use through the twentieth century and is now enjoying a revival, reaching near-peak levels in 2024 as vintage Latin names return.

Attested etymology

Felix is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Felix, pop culture references for the name Felix and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Felix

We've found the following names that sound similar to Felix, sorted by popularity.

Felice / Feliz / Felis / Flake / Felicia / Floyce /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Felix

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Felix a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Felix?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

FEE-liks · /ˈfiːlɪks/

Around the world

• Félix (Spanish) — Used with an accent mark in Spanish
• Félix (French) — The French form, also accented
• Felix (German) — Used as-is in German

Spellings and nicknames

• Feliz — A rare form matching the Spanish word for happy — a different name in origin

Famous bearers

• Felix Mendelssohn — German composer of the Romantic era (1809–1847) Historical
• Felix Kjellberg — Swedish YouTuber known as PewDiePie (b. 1989) Contemporary

Style

ClassicInternational

Why parents choose it

Felix combines a genuinely cheerful meaning with a crisp, international sound, and its current rise is part of the vintage revival rather than a fad spike.

Worth knowing

• Many people still associate it first with Felix the Cat
• The x ending invites the nickname 'Fee', which not everyone likes