Felix

Meaning of Felix

It means "lucky" or "successful."

Felix has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Felix

Felix is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #175 in 2025 from #377 in 2000.

Notable people named Felix

• Felix Baumgartner
  Austrian skydiver and daredevil
• Felix Mendelssohn
  German composer and pianist
• Felix Auger-Aliassime
  Canadian professional tennis player
• Felix Hernandez
  Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher
• Felix Frankfurter
  U.S. Supreme Court Justice

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Questions about the name Felix

What does the name Felix mean?

Felix means it means "lucky" or "successful.", and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Felix a boy's or a girl's name?

Felix is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Felix?

In 2025, Felix ranked #175 for boys, up from #177 the year before.

When was Felix most popular?

Felix peaked at #175 in 2025.