Onyx vs Dorian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Onyx

Boy #359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black gemstone"

Origin: Greek (onyx)

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Boy #539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek"

Origin: Greek

English Greek American

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Onyx Rank #359

Dorian Rank #539

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 vs #539 for Dorian.

Is Onyx or Dorian more popular?

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 compared to Dorian at #539 in the United States.

What do Onyx and Dorian mean?

Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin). Dorian means "descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek" (Greek origin).

Are Onyx and Dorian boy or girl names?

Onyx is primarily a boy name. Dorian is primarily a boy name.