Agnes vs Onyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Agnes

Girl #1,064 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, holy, chaste"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian Polish Spanish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,064
Total SSA Count
233
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aggie, Nessie, Nez

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Agnes Rank #1,064
Onyx Rank #359

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 vs #1064 for Agnes.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Agnes ___

  • Agnes Rose
  • Agnes Claire
  • Agnes Mary
  • Agnes Jane
  • Agnes Louise
  • Agnes Beatrice

Onyx ___

  • Onyx James
  • Onyx Cole
  • Onyx Reed
  • Onyx Sage
  • Onyx Atlas
  • Onyx Stone

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Agnes

Ruth Vera Mabel Edmund Arthur

If you choose Onyx

Jade Phoenix Flint Raven Zane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agnes or Onyx more popular?

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 compared to Agnes at #1064 in the United States.

What do Agnes and Onyx mean?

Agnes means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek origin). Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin).

Are Agnes and Onyx boy or girl names?

Agnes is primarily a girl name. Onyx is primarily a boy name.

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