Onyx vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Onyx

Boy #359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black gemstone"

Origin: Greek (onyx)

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Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Onyx Rank #359

Deacon Rank #551

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 vs #551 for Deacon.

Is Onyx or Deacon more popular?

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Onyx and Deacon mean?

Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Onyx and Deacon boy or girl names?

Onyx is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.