Forrest vs Onyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black gemstone"

Origin: Greek (onyx)

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Forrest Rank #408

Onyx Rank #359

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Onyx more popular?

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Onyx mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin).

Are Forrest and Onyx boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Onyx is primarily a boy name.