This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the pattern is *x.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Abilyx m Ancient RomanAbilyx was a Roman nobleman from Hispania who appeared in The Histories of Polybius.
Ambiorix m Old Celtic, HistoryContinental Celtic name, derived from Celtic
ambio "enclosure" (or
ambi "around, about" or
ambitio "rich") combined with Celtic
rix "king." This was the name of one of the two kings of a Gaulish tribe called the Eburones, who was famous for revolting against Julius Caesar in 54 BC (which eventually led to the extermination of the Eburones).
Amphianax m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ἀμφί
(amphi) meaning "on both sides, in all directions, surrounding" as well as "around, about, near" and ἄναξ
(anax) meaning "master, lord, king".... [
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Ampyx m Greek MythologyMeans "woman's diadem" or "headband" in Greek. It is the name of several characters in Greek mythology.
Anax m Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun ἄναξ
(anax) meaning "master, lord, chief". In ancient Greece, it was a title denoting a tribal king or military leader.... [
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Audax m Late RomanRoman cognomen which was derived from the Latin adjective
audax meaning "audacious, daring, bold, courageous".... [
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Audifax m History (Ecclesiastical)The best-known (and possibly the first) bearer of this name is saint Audifax, who was of noble descent and born in the Persian Empire. Somewhere between 268 and 270 AD, he went on a pilgrimage to Rome with his parents and brother, whose names were
Marius,
Martha and Abachum (also known as
Habakkuk)... [
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Auspex m Late RomanRoman cognomen which was derived from the Latin noun
auspex meaning "augur, interpreter of omens".
Bix m AmericanDiminutive of Bismark. Famously borne by American jazz legend, Bix Beiderbecke, who was a reknowned cornetist and pianist during the 1920s.
Blinx m Popular CultureA phonetic rendering of the English word "blinks". Used by the eponymous feline main character of the Xbox game 'Blinx: The Time Sweeper".
Box m Afro-American (Slavery-era, Rare)Henry Box Brown (c. 1815 – June 15, 1897) was a 19th-century Virginia slave who escaped to freedom at the age of 33 by arranging to have himself mailed in a wooden crate in 1849 to abolitionists in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Bronx m EnglishTransferred use of the place name
Bronx. It began gaining popularity as a given name after singers Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson used it for their son in 2008.
Brotanax m Ancient GreekMeans "mortal lord" or "lord of the mortals", derived from either the Greek adjective βρότειος
(broteios) meaning "mortal, human" or the Greek noun βροτός
(brotos) meaning "mortal man" combined with ἄναξ
(anax) meaning "master, lord, king".
Byx m Old NorseOld Norse byname, from Old Norse
byxa meaning "to jump".
Caguax m Taíno (Archaic)Name of the cacique of the Turabo region of Puerto Rico at the time of the arrival of Columbus.
Ceyx m Greek Mythology (Rare)Meaning unknown. In Greek mythology, Ceyx was the husband of
Alcyone. After he was killed in a shipwreck, his wife threw herself into the water, but the gods saved her and turned them both into kingfishers.
Cingetorix m Old Celtic, HistoryDerived from Celtic
cingeto "marching men, warriors" combined with Celtic
rix "king." This name was borne by one of the four kings of Kent in 54 BC.
Croix m ObscureFrench cognate of
Cruz, possibly taken from the name of
St. Croix, the largest of the Virgin Islands (which was originally
Santa Cruz, "Holy Cross" in Spanish, the name given by Columbus).
Crux m AstronomyLatin for "cross". This is the name of a constellation in the southern hemisphere, commonly known as the Southern Cross.
Cunorix m Old CelticDerived from Old Celtic
koun "hound" combined with Celtic
rix "king." The name might also be a form of
Cyneric (see
Kendrick).
Dagorix m Old CelticMeans "good king", derived from Celtic
dago "good, kind" combined with Celtic
rix "king."
Dayax m & f SomaliMeans "moon" in Somali. A well-known bearer is Dayax Dalnuurshe, an award-winning Somali musical artist.
Delpaneaux m English (American, Rare)Possibly a partial gallicization or French translation of a Spanish surname
Delpaneaux, as the name appears to contain the Spanish contraction
del meaning "of the, from the" (which does not exist in modern French) and the French noun
panneaux, which is the plural of
panneau meaning "panel" as well as "sign, signpost".... [
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Devoux m South AfricanName created in the 2000s. A son who aspires for greatness. The one who reaches and catches his goals.
Elex m AmericanUnknown meaning. Male name that had popularity in the U.S. from the 1890s-1910s. Most likely a variant of
Alex.
Enix m ObscurePossibly after the video game company
Square Enix, where the Enix part is a combination of
ENIAC (an early digital computer) and the English word
phoenix.
Enpap-X m SumerianPossibly one of the earliest names recorded. He was mentioned on a tablet dated 3200-3100 BC. He was one of two Sumerian slaves owned by
Gal-Sal.
Eporedorix m Old CelticDerived from the Celtic element
epo(s) "horse", combined with
redo "to travel, to run" and
rix "king." The name would thus mean "king of the running horses" - perhaps "king of the cavalry" is a little bit more appropriate... [
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Eryx m Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek verb ἐρύκω
(eruko) or
(eryko) meaning "to keep in, to curb, to hold back, to restrain". This is the name of several characters in Greek mythology, one of them being a king of the Elymian people from Sicily... [
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Ferox m Ancient Roman, PetRoman cognomen which was derived from the Latin adjective
ferox meaning "wild, bold, ferocious." In his work
De re rustica, the 1st-century Roman writer Lucius Junius Moderatus Columella recommends this as a good name for dogs.
Foix f & m CatalanFrom the Catalan title of the Virgin Mary,
Mare de Déu de Foix, meaning "Mother of God of Foix," the name of a church located on a cliff near the headwaters of the river Foix in the Alt Penedès municipality of Torrelles de Foix, hence the heavy concentration of its usage in the comarca of Alt Penedès.
Foxx m English (Rare)Either transferred use of the surname
Foxx or a variant of
Fox. According to the Social Security Administration, Foxx was given to 13 boys in 2018.
Galbatorix m LiteratureGalbatorix is the primary antagonist of Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Trilogy. He is an immensely powerful Dragon Rider and the king of a large portion of Alagaësia.
Gracieux m French (Rare)Derived from French
gracieux "graceful", ultimately from Latin
gratiosus via Old French
gracieus.
Guarionex m TaínoFrom Taino "brave noble lord." Guarionex was the king, cacique of Magua, a kingdom on the island of Hispaniola. He was eventually captured by the Spanish after fleeing their attacks.
Hegesianax m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun ἥγησις
(hegesis) meaning "command" (ultimately derived from ἡγέομαι
(hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide", closely related to ἄγω
(ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry") and ἄναξ
(anax) meaning "master, lord, king".
Husis-moxmox m Nez PerceMeans "yellow head" in Nez Perce. From the Nez Perce
húsus 'head' and
maqsmáqs 'yellow, sorrel'.
Jynx m & f EnglishLatinized form of
Iynx, or directly from the English word meaning “wryneck” (a bird used in witchcraft and divination).
Kardox m KurdishKurdish masculine given name derived from
Kardox, the word for the ancient Carduchoi tribe of Corduene, an ancient region located in northern Mesopotamia, present-day south-eastern Turkey and northern Iraq.
Kex m Arthurian CycleForm of
Kay 2 used by the 12th-century French poet Chrétien de Troyes in his Arthurian romances.
Kix m American (Rare)As a nickname the meaning is particular to the bearer. Country music artist
Leon Eric "Kix"
Brooks III (1955- ), half of the duo 'Brooks and
Dunn', received the name before he was born because his feet tapped out a steady beat in his mother's womb... [
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Lelex m Greek MythologyEtymology uncertain. Lelex was the name of several characters in Greek mythology, including the legendary first king of Sparta.
Lugorix m Old CelticDerived from Celtic
lugu "light" combined with Celtic
rix "king." The first element of the name might also refer to the Celtic god
Lugus or
Lugh.
Lugotorix m Old Celtic, HistoryDerived from Celtic
lugu "light" (or from Proto-Celtic
lukot "mouse") combined with Celtic
rix "king." The first element of the name might also refer to the Celtic god
Lugus or
Lugh... [
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Lupinex m Popular CultureBased on Latin
lupinus meaning "of the wolf" (see
Loup). This is the name of a werewolf in the Japanese manga series
Beyblade, written and illustrated by Takao Aoki.
Lynx m AstronomyLynx is a constellation in the northern sky, introduced in the 17th century by Johannes Hevelius. It is named after the lynx, a genus of cats.
Maax m SomaliMaax (pronounced "Mah-ah") is a Somali name. It is not one of the most common names but is still recognized within the Somali community. Somali names often have meanings tied to culture, nature, or qualities.
Macuex m NahuatlMeans "bracelet (of precious stones)" in Nahuatl.
Maglorix m Old CelticDerived from proto-Celtic roots
maglos "noble" or "chief" and
rīxs "king".
Magurix m GaulishDerived from Gaulish
magus "child, boy; servant" and
rix "king".
Matrix m Obscure (Modern, Rare)From the English word
matrix, itself from Latin
mātrīx meaning "dam, womb". It has seem some use in the US since the release of the film 'The Matrix' (1999).
Mäx m GermanVariant of
Max suggesting an English pronunciation.
Molyneux m LiteratureFirst Name of Lord Dorincourt, one of the main characters in the book "Little Lord Fauntleroy".
Neelix m Popular CultureNeelix is a fictional character in the science fiction TV-series 'Star Trek: Voyager'. Neelix is also the stage name of a German DJ.
Nex m & f EnglishLikely from Latin
nex, meaning “murder, slaughter, violent death”
Nix m Germanic MythologyThis is the name of masculine shapeshifting water spirits in Germanic mythology, who apparently derive their name from Proto-Germanic
nikwus or
nikwis(i) "wash". See also
Nixe for the female counterpart(s).
Nox m DutchPossibly a variant of
Knox or a masculine usage of the feminine name
Nox.
Opochmacuex m NahuatlMeans "bracelet worn on the left arm" in Nahuatl, from
opochtli "the left, left-hand side" and
macuextli "bracelet".
Orgetorix m Old Celtic, HistoryDerived from Celtic
orgeto "killer" (which comes from
orge "to kill") combined with Celtic
rix "king." This name was borne by a leader of the Helvetii (a Celtic tribe), who lived in the 1st century BC.
Orocobix m Taíno (Archaic)Name of the cacique of the Jatibonicu region of Puerto Rico at the time of the arrival of Columbus.
Peisianax m Ancient GreekDerived from either Greek πεῖσα
(peisa) meaning "obedience" or πεῖσις
(peisis) meaning "persuasion" (both ultimately derived from πείθω
(peitho) meaning "to persuade, to convince" as well as "to obey, to yield to" and "to believe, to trust (in)") and ἄναξ
(anax) meaning "master, lord, king".
Philax m LiteratureDerived from Greek phulax meaning "watcher". This is the name of a character in the fairy tale "The Palace of Revenge" by Henriette-Julie de Murat. Philax is the cousin and lover of the protagonist
Imis.
Pronax m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek πρώ
(pro) meaning "early (in the day)", a variant of πρωΐ
(proi) meaning "early in the day, during morning", and ἄναξ
(anax) meaning "master, lord, chief".... [
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Salix m & f VariousExact origins unknown, however this is the botanical name for willows.
Samorix m GaulishDerived from Gaulish
samo- "calm; summer" and
rīx "king".
Sanguinex m Popular CultureBased on Latin
sanguineus meaning "of blood", also "bloody, bloodthirsty". This is the name of a vampire in the Japanese manga series
Beyblade, written and illustrated by Takao Aoki. The character is Dracula's grandson and ruler of the vampires.
Scylax m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Σκύλαξ
(Skylax). This is most likely an authentic Greek name, even though the one known bearer - Scylax of Caryanda - was of Carian descent and thus might have had a hellenized name... [
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Segovax m Old CelticCeltic name, in which the first element is Proto-Celtic *
sego- "force, victory" (also found in the Gaulish name
Segomaros). The second element, *
uako, possibly means "empty" or "curved"... [
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Shaddix m AmericanTransferred from the surname
Shaddix, which is an altered form of
Chadwick. Notable bearer of the surname is Jacoby Shaddix, lead singer of the band Papa Roach.
Simplex m Ancient RomanRoman cognomen which was derived from the Latin adjective
simplex meaning "simple, plain".
Sollux m LiteratureName of the character Sollux Captor from Andrew Hussie's webcomic Homestuck. The name was made by swapping letters from
Pollux and
Castor, the twins from the constellation Gemini... [
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Starfox m Popular CultureStarfox (Eros of Titan) is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Sufax m Greek MythologyMeaning uncertain, although the etymology of the name is probably Greek. In both Greek and Berber mythology, Sufax was a son of Hercules and Tinjis.
Syrphax m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun σύρφαξ
(syrphax) meaning "rabble, riffraff". This was the name of a Greek tyrant of Ephesus, who lived in the 4th century BC.
Syx m & f African American (Modern, Rare)Apparently derived from the English word
six, the spelling perhaps influenced by that of
Styx. This name was used by American singer-songwriter and rapper 6lack (real name Ricardo Valdez Valentine Jr.; 1992-) for his daughter born 2017.
Tecuecuex m NahuatlFrom Nahuatl
tecuecuextli, a kind of braided leather anklet decorated with golden bells.
Thorax m Ancient GreekFrom Ancient Greek
θώραξ (
thṓrāx), meaning "corselet, coat of mail, cuirass", or "linen jerkin, slough of a serpent", or "trunk". This name was mentioned by
Diodorus Siculus whose name bearer was a Spartan soldier from Lacedaemonia who was acting under Spartan commander
Callicratidas during his operations in Lesbos in 405 BC.
Thrax m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Ancient RomanDerived from Latin
Thrax meaning "Thracian", which in turn was ultimately derived from Greek
Thrakē, which came from the verb
thrāssō "to trouble, to stir". This was the name of Maximinus Thrax (i.e. Maximinus the Thracian), the 27th Emperor of the Roman Empire.
Tozmacuex m NahuatlPossibly means "yellow parrot bracelet", from Nahuatl
toztli "yellow-headed amazon (bird)" and
macuextli "bracelet".
Yrieix m French (Rare), History (Ecclesiastical)Gallicized form of Latin
Aredius via Occitan
Iriès. This was the name of a 6th-century Catholic saint born at Limoges, France, also known as Saint Aredius, who served for a time in the court of the Franks and then founded the monastery of Atane in Limousin... [
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Zyx m & f English (Rare)Possibly a variant of the surname
Zick, meaning "descendant of
Sigo", or a diminutive of
Isaac. It may also simply from the last three letters of the English alphabet (compare
Abcde).
Zzyzx m Obscure (Modern)From the place name
Zzyzx. According to the United States Social Security Administration's public name dataset, this name was given to 5 boys in both 2010 and 2018.