Onyx vs Ares

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Onyx

Boy #359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black gemstone"

Origin: Greek (onyx)

American

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Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Onyx Rank #359

Ares Rank #295

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 vs #359 for Onyx.

Is Onyx or Ares more popular?

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 compared to Onyx at #359 in the United States.

What do Onyx and Ares mean?

Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin). Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin).

Are Onyx and Ares boy or girl names?

Onyx is primarily a boy name. Ares is primarily a boy name.