Bruce vs Onyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bruce

Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish English Australian American

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Boy #359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black gemstone"

Origin: Greek (onyx)

American

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Bruce Rank #540

Onyx Rank #359

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 vs #540 for Bruce.

Is Bruce or Onyx more popular?

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 compared to Bruce at #540 in the United States.

What do Bruce and Onyx mean?

Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin). Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin).

Are Bruce and Onyx boy or girl names?

Bruce is primarily a boy name. Onyx is primarily a boy name.