Obsidian vs Tex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tex

Boy #4,999 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from Texas"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

American Western Country

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,999
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Obsidian Rank #5,079
Tex Rank #4,999

Tex is more popular, ranked #4999 vs #5079 for Obsidian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Obsidian ___

  • Obsidian James
  • Obsidian Cole
  • Obsidian Stone
  • Obsidian River
  • Obsidian Wolf
  • Obsidian Ash

Tex ___

  • Tex James
  • Tex Lee
  • Tex Wayne
  • Tex Ray
  • Tex Dale
  • Tex Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Obsidian

Onyx Jasper Flint Sage Slate

If you choose Tex

Colt Wyatt Cash Maverick Dixie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Obsidian or Tex more popular?

Tex is more popular, ranked #4999 compared to Obsidian at #5079 in the United States.

What do Obsidian and Tex mean?

Obsidian means "volcanic black glass" (Latin origin). Tex means "from Texas" (American English origin).

Are Obsidian and Tex boy or girl names?

Obsidian is primarily a boy name. Tex is primarily a boy name.

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