Onyx vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Onyx

Boy #359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black gemstone"

Origin: Greek (onyx)

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Onyx Rank #359

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #359 for Onyx.

Is Onyx or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Onyx at #359 in the United States.

What do Onyx and Eric mean?

Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Onyx and Eric boy or girl names?

Onyx is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.