Brian vs Onyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brian

Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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Boy #359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black gemstone"

Origin: Greek (onyx)

American

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Brian Rank #301

Onyx Rank #359

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 vs #359 for Onyx.

Is Brian or Onyx more popular?

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 compared to Onyx at #359 in the United States.

What do Brian and Onyx mean?

Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin). Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin).

Are Brian and Onyx boy or girl names?

Brian is primarily a boy name. Onyx is primarily a boy name.