Onyx vs Bo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Onyx

Boy #359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black gemstone"

Origin: Greek (onyx)

American

✓ All Clear

Boy #452 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to live, to dwell"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian American Chinese

24 High Risk

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Onyx Rank #359

Bo Rank #452

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 vs #452 for Bo.

Is Onyx or Bo more popular?

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 compared to Bo at #452 in the United States.

What do Onyx and Bo mean?

Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin). Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin).

Are Onyx and Bo boy or girl names?

Onyx is primarily a boy name. Bo is primarily a boy name.