Onyx vs Roy

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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Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#542
Total SSA Count
552
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Onyx Rank #359
Roy Rank #542

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 vs #542 for Roy.

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

Roy ___

  • Roy Alan
  • Roy Lee
  • Roy James
  • Roy Thomas
  • Roy Edward
  • Roy David

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Onyx

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If you choose Roy

Ray Dale Joyce Gene Shirley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Onyx or Roy more popular?

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Onyx and Roy mean?

Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Onyx and Roy boy or girl names?

Onyx is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.

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