Onyx vs Reed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Onyx

Boy #359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black gemstone"

Origin: Greek (onyx)

American

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Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Onyx Rank #359

Reed Rank #422

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Onyx or Reed more popular?

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Onyx and Reed mean?

Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Onyx and Reed boy or girl names?

Onyx is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.