Onyx vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Onyx

Boy #359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black gemstone"

Origin: Greek (onyx)

American

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Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Onyx Rank #359

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #359 for Onyx.

Is Onyx or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Onyx at #359 in the United States.

What do Onyx and Malcolm mean?

Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin).

Are Onyx and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Onyx is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.