Ebony vs Wayd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ebony

Boy #29,527 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"deep black, dark tropical wood"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian via Greek

American African American Caribbean

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Boy #29,423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Ford, river crossing"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Ebony Rank #29,527

Wayd Rank #29,423

Wayd is more popular, ranked #29423 vs #29527 for Ebony.

Is Ebony or Wayd more popular?

Wayd is more popular, ranked #29423 compared to Ebony at #29527 in the United States.

What do Ebony and Wayd mean?

Ebony means "deep black, dark tropical wood" (Ancient Egyptian via Greek origin). Wayd means "Ford, river crossing" (Old English origin).

Are Ebony and Wayd boy or girl names?

Ebony is primarily a boy name. Wayd is primarily a boy name.