Onyx vs Colt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Onyx

Boy #359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black gemstone"

Origin: Greek (onyx)

American

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Boy #276 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"frisky, energetic youth"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Onyx Rank #359

Colt Rank #276

Colt is more popular, ranked #276 vs #359 for Onyx.

Is Onyx or Colt more popular?

Colt is more popular, ranked #276 compared to Onyx at #359 in the United States.

What do Onyx and Colt mean?

Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin). Colt means "frisky, energetic youth" (Old English origin).

Are Onyx and Colt boy or girl names?

Onyx is primarily a boy name. Colt is primarily a boy name.