Onyx vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Onyx

Boy #359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black gemstone"

Origin: Greek (onyx)

American

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Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Onyx Rank #359

Wells Rank #377

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Onyx or Wells more popular?

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Onyx and Wells mean?

Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Onyx and Wells boy or girl names?

Onyx is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.