Onyx vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Onyx

Boy #359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black gemstone"

Origin: Greek (onyx)

American

✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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8 High Risk

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Onyx Rank #359

Frederick Rank #424

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Onyx or Frederick more popular?

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Onyx and Frederick mean?

Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Onyx and Frederick boy or girl names?

Onyx is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.