James vs Onix

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Onix

Boy #5,293 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"black banded gemstone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American Latin American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,293
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Oni

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Onix Rank #5,293

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5293 for Onix.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Onix ___

  • Onix James
  • Onix Ray
  • Onix Kai
  • Onix Cruz
  • Onix Stone
  • Onix Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Onix

Jasper Slate Phoenix Jade Raven

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Onix more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Onix at #5293 in the United States.

What do James and Onix mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Onix means "black banded gemstone" (Greek origin).

Are James and Onix boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Onix is primarily a boy name.

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