Maxwell vs Onyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maxwell

Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Boy #359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black gemstone"

Origin: Greek (onyx)

American

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Maxwell Rank #182

Onyx Rank #359

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #359 for Onyx.

Is Maxwell or Onyx more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Onyx at #359 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Onyx mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin).

Are Maxwell and Onyx boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Onyx is primarily a boy name.