Eric vs Onyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black gemstone"

Origin: Greek (onyx)

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Eric Rank #252

Onyx Rank #359

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #359 for Onyx.

Is Eric or Onyx more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Onyx at #359 in the United States.

What do Eric and Onyx mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin).

Are Eric and Onyx boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Onyx is primarily a boy name.