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.
About 16 boys were named Eryx in 2025.
A character and son of Aphrodite in Greek mythology · Greek Mythology
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
