Frederick vs Onyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Boy #359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black gemstone"

Origin: Greek (onyx)

American

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Frederick Rank #424

Onyx Rank #359

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Frederick or Onyx more popular?

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Onyx mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin).

Are Frederick and Onyx boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Onyx is primarily a boy name.