Onyx vs Quinn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Quinn

Girl #96 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wisdom, intelligence, reason"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (Conn)

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#96
Total SSA Count
2,689
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Qui, Quy, Quie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Onyx Rank #359
Quinn Rank #96

Quinn is more popular, ranked #96 vs #359 for Onyx.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Onyx ___

  • Onyx James
  • Onyx Cole
  • Onyx Reed
  • Onyx Sage
  • Onyx Atlas
  • Onyx Stone

Quinn ___

  • Quinn Elizabeth
  • Quinn Marie
  • Quinn Alexandra
  • Quinn Grace
  • Quinn Isabelle
  • Quinn Catherine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Onyx

Jade Phoenix Flint Raven Zane

If you choose Quinn

Reese Blake Riley Avery Logan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Onyx or Quinn more popular?

Quinn is more popular, ranked #96 compared to Onyx at #359 in the United States.

What do Onyx and Quinn mean?

Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin). Quinn means "wisdom, intelligence, reason" (Irish Gaelic (Conn) origin).

Are Onyx and Quinn boy or girl names?

Onyx is primarily a boy name. Quinn is primarily a girl name.

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