James vs Onyx

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

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Onyx Rank #359

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #359 for Onyx.

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

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 James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Onyx

Jade Phoenix Flint Raven Zane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Onyx more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Onyx at #359 in the United States.

What do James and Onyx mean?

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

Are James and Onyx boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Onyx is primarily a boy name.

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