To hold or restrain; also a mythological boxer.
In Greek mythology, Eryx was a son of Aphrodite and Poseidon, known for his incredible strength as a boxer. The name is also associated with a mountain and an ancient city in Sicily. Etymologically, it is often linked to the Greek verb meaning to hold back or restrain.
Less common today
Eryx isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,300 in 2024.
A character and son of Aphrodite in Greek mythology · Greek Mythology
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