Onyx vs Shepherd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Onyx

Boy #359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black gemstone"

Origin: Greek (onyx)

American

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Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

English American

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Onyx Rank #359

Shepherd Rank #311

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 vs #359 for Onyx.

Is Onyx or Shepherd more popular?

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 compared to Onyx at #359 in the United States.

What do Onyx and Shepherd mean?

Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin).

Are Onyx and Shepherd boy or girl names?

Onyx is primarily a boy name. Shepherd is primarily a boy name.