Onyx vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Onyx

Boy #359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black gemstone"

Origin: Greek (onyx)

American

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Onyx Rank #359

Forrest Rank #408

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Onyx or Forrest more popular?

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Onyx and Forrest mean?

Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Onyx and Forrest boy or girl names?

Onyx is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.