Boy name · Latin
Felix
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: lucky, happyFelix is a boy's name that comes from Latin and means "lucky, happy". It is used in English, German, Dutch, Scandinavian, French and Spanish.
- Meaning
- Lucky, happy
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Boy
- US rank
- #175 in 2025
Meaning and origin of Felix
As a boy's name, Felix comes from Latin and means "lucky, happy". It is used in English, German, Dutch, Scandinavian, French and Spanish. In French and Spanish it is spelled Félix.
In French, say fay-LEEKS. In German, say FAY-liks. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Felix is also a surname: the 837th most common in the 2020 US Census, held by 40,449 people. See the most common last names.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Felix on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Felix on 13 lists.
“Latin for lucky or happy”
From Nicknames for ChatGPT, human-sounding names for an AI assistant
“Lucky, happy; Latin. Roman governor who heard Paul, Acts 24”
From Biblical names, names from the Gospels and Acts
“Latin for lucky, and a cat favorite since silent cartoons”
From Cat names, popular cat names
“Lucky, successful; Latin. Four popes and many saints”
From Classic boy names, traditional Latin and Greek boy names
“Latin for lucky or blessed”
From Priest names, priestly names from Latin, Greek and Hebrew
“Lucky, happy; Latin, a cheerful classic”
From Cute boy names, sweet vintage boy names
“Lucky, happy; Latin. Say fay-LEEKS”
From French boy names, short French boy names
“Lucky, happy; Latin. Say FAY-liks”
From German boy names, popular German boy names
“Lucky or happy, a Latin name; screen legend María bore it”
From Mexican last names, surnames from Mexican history
“Latin for lucky and happy”
From Taco Bell chihuahua name, boy chihuahua names
“Lucky, happy; Latin. A cheerful classic with cartoon-cat fame”
From Old man names, grandpa names coming back for babies
“Lucky, happy; Latin. The dictator Sulla added it to his name”
From Roman names, roman cognomina (nicknames that stuck)
“Latin for lucky; a good-luck charm in name form”
From Witch names, male witch and warlock names
How popular is Felix?
- US rank in 2025
- #175
- 2,064 babies, 1,208 per million boys
- Best rank
- #137 in 1884
- Most babies: 2,090 in 2024
- Babies since 1880
- At least 83,508
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 788 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 791 per million |
| 1900s | 816 per million |
| 1910s | 738 per million |
| 1920s | 544 per million |
| 1930s | 397 per million |
| 1940s | 290 per million |
| 1950s | 285 per million |
| 1960s | 298 per million |
| 1970s | 334 per million |
| 1980s | 287 per million |
| 1990s | 323 per million |
| 2000s | 380 per million |
| 2010s | 709 per million |
| 2020s | 1,125 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #247 | #246 | #228 | #222 | #225 | #194 | #193 | #193 | #179 | #175 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Felix
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- FelicianoLucky, happy (Latin, boy)
- FeliksLucky, happy (Latin, boy)
Names spelled like Felix
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- FilipLover of horses (Greek, boy)
- FelipeLover of horses (Greek, boy)
- FemiGod loves me, short for Olufemi (Yoruba, unisex)
- FilibLover of horses (Greek, boy)
Names with a similar meaning
- AsherHappy, blessed (Hebrew, boy)
- FaustoLucky, fortunate (Latin, boy)
- FeliciaLucky, happy (Latin, girl)
- SaeedHappy, fortunate (Arabic, boy)
- AlaiaJoyful, happy (Basque, girl)
- BakhtiarLucky, fortunate (Persian, boy)
- BeataBlessed, happy (Latin, girl)
- BeateBlessed, happy (Latin, girl)
- DelshadHappy heart, cheerful (Persian, unisex)
- ElleryCheerful, happy (Latin, unisex)
Middle names for Felix
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a longer length, so the full name flows.
More boy names from Latin
- LeoA lion (Latin, boy)
- MaxThe greatest (Latin, boy)
- AdrianFrom Hadria (Latin, boy)
- MartinDedicated to Mars (Latin, boy)
- OliverOlive tree (Latin, boy)
- AugustExalted, venerable (Latin, boy)
- MarcoOf Mars (Latin, boy)
- MarcusOf Mars (Latin, boy)
- PatrickNobleman, patrician (Latin, boy)
- PaulSmall, humble (Latin, boy)
Felix: common questions
What does the name Felix mean?
Felix comes from Latin and means "lucky, happy".
Is Felix a boy or girl name?
Felix is mainly a boy's name. In 2025, 10 girls and 2,064 boys in the US were named Felix, according to Social Security Administration data.
Where does the name Felix come from?
Felix comes from Latin and means "lucky, happy". Today it is used in English, German, Dutch, Scandinavian, French and Spanish.
How popular is the name Felix?
Felix ranked #175 in the US in 2025, with 2,064 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Felix?
Forms of Felix with the same meaning and origin include Feliciano (Spanish) and Feliks (Polish).
What middle names go with Felix?
Middle names that flow well with Felix include Bradley, Constantine, Gideon, Isaac and Lance. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.