Onyx vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Onyx

Boy #359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black gemstone"

Origin: Greek (onyx)

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Onyx Rank #359

Riley Rank #229

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #359 for Onyx.

Is Onyx or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Onyx at #359 in the United States.

What do Onyx and Riley mean?

Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Onyx and Riley boy or girl names?

Onyx is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.