Damon vs Onyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damon

Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#456
Total SSA Count
686
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Day, Daie, Damkins

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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
Nicknames
Ox, Oni

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Popularity Comparison

Damon Rank #456
Onyx Rank #359

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 vs #456 for Damon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damon ___

  • Damon James
  • Damon Alexander
  • Damon Cole
  • Damon Reid
  • Damon Michael
  • Damon Thomas

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 Damon

Stefan Klaus Elena Nadia Logan

If you choose Onyx

Jade Phoenix Flint Raven Zane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damon or Onyx more popular?

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Damon and Onyx mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin).

Are Damon and Onyx boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Onyx is primarily a boy name.

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