Onyx vs Brian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Onyx

Boy #359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black gemstone"

Origin: Greek (onyx)

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Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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Onyx Rank #359

Brian Rank #301

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 vs #359 for Onyx.

Is Onyx or Brian more popular?

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 compared to Onyx at #359 in the United States.

What do Onyx and Brian mean?

Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin). Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin).

Are Onyx and Brian boy or girl names?

Onyx is primarily a boy name. Brian is primarily a boy name.