Bo vs Onyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bo

Boy #452 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to live, to dwell"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian American Chinese

24 High Risk

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Boy #359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black gemstone"

Origin: Greek (onyx)

American

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Bo Rank #452

Onyx Rank #359

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 vs #452 for Bo.

Is Bo or Onyx more popular?

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 compared to Bo at #452 in the United States.

What do Bo and Onyx mean?

Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin). Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin).

Are Bo and Onyx boy or girl names?

Bo is primarily a boy name. Onyx is primarily a boy name.