Zander vs Onyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zander

Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black gemstone"

Origin: Greek (onyx)

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Zander Rank #379

Onyx Rank #359

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 vs #379 for Zander.

Is Zander or Onyx more popular?

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 compared to Zander at #379 in the United States.

What do Zander and Onyx mean?

Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin). Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin).

Are Zander and Onyx boy or girl names?

Zander is primarily a boy name. Onyx is primarily a boy name.