Azul vs Onyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Azul

Girl #1,281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue"

Origin: Spanish/Arabic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,281
Total SSA Count
181
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Azu

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Azul →

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
Nicknames
Ox, Oni

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Onyx →

Popularity Comparison

Azul Rank #1,281
Onyx Rank #359

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 vs #1281 for Azul.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Azul ___

  • Azul Marie
  • Azul Rose
  • Azul Celeste
  • Azul Luna
  • Azul Valentina
  • Azul Esmeralda

Onyx ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Azul

Cielo Luna Celeste Indigo Violeta

If you choose Onyx

Jade Phoenix Flint Raven Zane

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azul or Onyx more popular?

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 compared to Azul at #1281 in the United States.

What do Azul and Onyx mean?

Azul means "blue" (Spanish/Arabic origin). Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin).

Are Azul and Onyx boy or girl names?

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

More Comparisons

Onyx vs Azul Azul vs Myah Azul vs Joan Azul vs Ansley Azul vs Dina
← Full profile: Azul ← Full profile: Onyx Browse all baby names