Onyx vs Rowen

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

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Rowen

Boy #446 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little red one (from red hair)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ruadh + -án)

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#446
Total SSA Count
706
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Row, Ro

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Popularity Comparison

Onyx Rank #359
Rowen Rank #446

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 vs #446 for Rowen.

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

Rowen ___

  • Rowen James
  • Rowen Grey
  • Rowen Lee
  • Rowen Patrick
  • Rowen Blake
  • Rowen Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Onyx

Jade Phoenix Flint Raven Zane

If you choose Rowen

Fionn Elowen Cormac Saoirse Flynn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Onyx or Rowen more popular?

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 compared to Rowen at #446 in the United States.

What do Onyx and Rowen mean?

Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin). Rowen means "little red one (from red hair)" (Irish Gaelic (ruadh + -án) origin).

Are Onyx and Rowen boy or girl names?

Onyx is primarily a boy name. Rowen is primarily a boy name.

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