Reed vs Onyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black gemstone"

Origin: Greek (onyx)

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Reed Rank #422

Onyx Rank #359

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

Is Reed or Onyx more popular?

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

What do Reed and Onyx mean?

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

Are Reed and Onyx boy or girl names?

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