Jesse vs Onyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Jesse Rank #187
Onyx Rank #359

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #359 for Onyx.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jesse ___

  • Jesse James
  • Jesse Lee
  • Jesse Cole
  • Jesse Ray
  • Jesse Wayne
  • Jesse Alan

Onyx ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Jesse

Dylan Carter Sadie Wyatt Emma

If you choose Onyx

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jesse or Onyx more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Onyx at #359 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Onyx mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin).

Are Jesse and Onyx boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Onyx is primarily a boy name.

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