Felix

Boy's name

Felix is a Latin name meaning "fortunate" or "lucky." It is derived from the Latin word "felix," which carries the same meaning.

Meaning Fortunate, happy
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 2,081 Rising
Peak year 2024

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Felix Mendelssohn - Composer and pianist
  • Felix Baumgartner - Skydiver, broke sound barrier in freefall
  • Felix Hernandez - MLB pitcher, Cy Young Award winner
  • Felix Trinidad - Boxer, multiple world champion
  • Felix Kjellberg (PewDiePie) - YouTuber, internet personality
  • Felix Magath - Football player and manager
  • Felix Silla - Actor, played Cousin Itt in "The Addams Family"
  • Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg - Swedish YouTuber, PewDiePie
  • Felix Cavaliere - Musician, member of The Rascals
  • Felix Leiter - Fictional character in James Bond series

Brothers for Felix

Boy names closely related to Felix

Sisters for Felix

Girl names closely related to Felix

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Felix

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