Onyx vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Onyx

Boy #359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black gemstone"

Origin: Greek (onyx)

American

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Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Onyx Rank #359

Roy Rank #542

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Onyx or Roy more popular?

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Onyx and Roy mean?

Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Onyx and Roy boy or girl names?

Onyx is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.