Wells vs Onyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wells

Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black gemstone"

Origin: Greek (onyx)

American

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Wells Rank #377

Onyx Rank #359

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

Is Wells or Onyx more popular?

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

What do Wells and Onyx mean?

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

Are Wells and Onyx boy or girl names?

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