Saint vs Onyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saint

Boy #282 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

American Celebrity culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #282
Total SSA Count: 1,195
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Everett Declan Frederick Kyle

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Onyx

Boy #359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"black gemstone"

Origin: Greek (onyx)

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #359
Total SSA Count: 927
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Onyx Rank #359

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #359 for Onyx.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Onyx more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to Onyx at #359 in the United States.

What do Saint and Onyx mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin).

Are Saint and Onyx boy or girl names?

Saint is primarily a boy name. Onyx is primarily a boy name.

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