Manu vs Onix

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Manu

Boy #5,342 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bird, free spirit"

Origin: Maori/Polynesian

Cultural Roots

Maori Hawaiian Indian French Spanish Polynesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,342
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Man, Manny

Playground Safety Score

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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

Manu Rank #5,342
Onix Rank #5,293

Onix is more popular, ranked #5293 vs #5342 for Manu.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Manu ___

  • Manu Kai
  • Manu Luca
  • Manu Remi
  • Manu Sol
  • Manu Elan
  • Manu Jax

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 Manu

Luca Kai Tane Rua Aria

If you choose Onix

Jasper Slate Phoenix Jade Raven

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Manu or Onix more popular?

Onix is more popular, ranked #5293 compared to Manu at #5342 in the United States.

What do Manu and Onix mean?

Manu means "bird, free spirit" (Maori/Polynesian origin). Onix means "black banded gemstone" (Greek origin).

Are Manu and Onix boy or girl names?

Manu is primarily a boy name. Onix is primarily a boy name.

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