Onix vs Rafferty

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Onix Rank #5,293
Rafferty Rank #5,163

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 vs #5293 for Onix.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Onix ___

  • Onix James
  • Onix Ray
  • Onix Kai
  • Onix Cruz
  • Onix Stone
  • Onix Lee

Rafferty ___

  • Rafferty James
  • Rafferty John
  • Rafferty William
  • Rafferty Cole
  • Rafferty Grey
  • Rafferty Blue

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Onix or Rafferty more popular?

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 compared to Onix at #5293 in the United States.

What do Onix and Rafferty mean?

Onix means "black banded gemstone" (Greek origin). Rafferty means "flood tide, abundance" (Irish Gaelic (rabhartach) origin).

Are Onix and Rafferty boy or girl names?

Onix is primarily a boy name. Rafferty is primarily a boy name.

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