Maximus vs Onyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maximus

Boy #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black gemstone"

Origin: Greek (onyx)

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Maximus Rank #331

Onyx Rank #359

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 vs #359 for Onyx.

Is Maximus or Onyx more popular?

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 compared to Onyx at #359 in the United States.

What do Maximus and Onyx mean?

Maximus means "greatest, largest" (Latin origin). Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin).

Are Maximus and Onyx boy or girl names?

Maximus is primarily a boy name. Onyx is primarily a boy name.