Riley vs Onyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black gemstone"

Origin: Greek (onyx)

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Riley Rank #229

Onyx Rank #359

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

Is Riley or Onyx more popular?

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

What do Riley and Onyx mean?

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

Are Riley and Onyx boy or girl names?

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