Erik vs Onyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erik

Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German American Dutch Finnish

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Boy #359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black gemstone"

Origin: Greek (onyx)

American

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Erik Rank #477

Onyx Rank #359

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 vs #477 for Erik.

Is Erik or Onyx more popular?

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 compared to Erik at #477 in the United States.

What do Erik and Onyx mean?

Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin).

Are Erik and Onyx boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Onyx is primarily a boy name.