Miller 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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Miller Rank #439
Onyx Rank #359

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 vs #439 for Miller.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Miller ___

  • Miller James
  • Miller Reid
  • Miller Cole
  • Miller Grant
  • Miller Knox
  • Miller Hayes

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 Miller

Fletcher Cooper Brooks Piper Harper

If you choose Onyx

Jade Phoenix Flint Raven Zane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Miller or Onyx more popular?

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 compared to Miller at #439 in the United States.

What do Miller and Onyx mean?

Miller means "one who mills grain" (Old English (mylenweard) origin). Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin).

Are Miller and Onyx boy or girl names?

Miller is primarily a boy name. Onyx is primarily a boy name.

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