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.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character and son of Aphrodite in Greek mythology · Greek Mythology
