Onyx vs Maximus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Onyx

Boy #359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black gemstone"

Origin: Greek (onyx)

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Boy #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

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Onyx Rank #359

Maximus Rank #331

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 vs #359 for Onyx.

Is Onyx or Maximus more popular?

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 compared to Onyx at #359 in the United States.

What do Onyx and Maximus mean?

Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin). Maximus means "greatest, largest" (Latin origin).

Are Onyx and Maximus boy or girl names?

Onyx is primarily a boy name. Maximus is primarily a boy name.