Onslow vs Purvis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Onslow

Boy #15,100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Ōn's hill; from the hill of Ōn"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#15,100
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ons

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Popularity Comparison

Onslow Rank #15,100
Purvis Rank #15,033

Purvis is more popular, ranked #15033 vs #15100 for Onslow.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Onslow ___

  • Onslow Frederick
  • Onslow George
  • Onslow James
  • Onslow Henry
  • Onslow Arthur

Purvis ___

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Onslow or Purvis more popular?

Purvis is more popular, ranked #15033 compared to Onslow at #15100 in the United States.

What do Onslow and Purvis mean?

Onslow means "Ōn's hill; from the hill of Ōn" (Old English origin).

Are Onslow and Purvis boy or girl names?

Onslow is primarily a boy name. Purvis is primarily a boy name.

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