Honesty vs Onyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Honesty

Girl #1,402 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"truthfulness, integrity"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

American English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,402
Total SSA Count
159
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Nesty, Honey

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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

Honesty Rank #1,402
Onyx Rank #359

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 vs #1402 for Honesty.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Honesty ___

  • Honesty Grace
  • Honesty Joy
  • Honesty Faith
  • Honesty Pearl
  • Honesty Marie
  • Honesty Renee

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 Honesty

Harmony Journey Destiny Courage True

If you choose Onyx

Jade Phoenix Flint Raven Zane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Honesty or Onyx more popular?

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 compared to Honesty at #1402 in the United States.

What do Honesty and Onyx mean?

Honesty means "truthfulness, integrity" (Latin via Old French origin). Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin).

Are Honesty and Onyx boy or girl names?

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

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