Onyx vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Onyx

Boy #359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black gemstone"

Origin: Greek (onyx)

American

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Onyx Rank #359

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #359 for Onyx.

Is Onyx or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Onyx at #359 in the United States.

What do Onyx and Maxwell mean?

Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Onyx and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Onyx is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.