Felix
Felix is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “happy, fortunate.” It ranked #175 in the United States in 2025. Felix comes from the Latin for 'happy' or 'lucky.
how do you pronounce Felix?
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what does Felix mean?
The name Felix means “happy, fortunate.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
Felix comes from the Latin for 'happy' or 'lucky.' It has been borne by popes, saints, and cartoon cats. Its cheerful meaning and crisp sound have driven a strong comeback in the 2020s across English and European naming cultures.
where does the name Felix come from?
From the Latin felix, happy or fortunate. Wikipedia notes the word's original sense was fruit-bearing, as in the phrase arbor felix, a fruitful tree — the happy sense developed from that agricultural one. Felicia and Felicity are its feminine forms.
the history of Felix
Wikipedia credits Roman emperors and early Christian saints with popularizing the name.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #175 |
| 2024 | #179 |
| 2023 | #193 |
| 2022 | #193 |
| 2021 | #194 |
| 2020 | #225 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Felix?
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Variants around the world
who are famous people named Felix?
- Felix the Cat (cartoon character)
- Felix Hernandez (MLB pitcher)
- Felix Mendelssohn (German composer)
what names are similar to Felix?
what names go well with Felix?
Sibling names that share Felix's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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