Johnny vs Onyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnny

Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#458
Total SSA Count
679
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
John, Jon

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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

Johnny Rank #458
Onyx Rank #359

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 vs #458 for Johnny.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Johnny ___

  • Johnny James
  • Johnny Ray
  • Johnny Lee
  • Johnny Wayne
  • Johnny Paul
  • Johnny Cash

Onyx ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Johnny

Timmy Bobby Frankie Danny Annie

If you choose Onyx

Jade Phoenix Flint Raven Zane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johnny or Onyx more popular?

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 compared to Johnny at #458 in the United States.

What do Johnny and Onyx mean?

Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin). Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin).

Are Johnny and Onyx boy or girl names?

Johnny is primarily a boy name. Onyx is primarily a boy name.

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