Onyx vs Russell

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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Russell

Boy #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#368
Total SSA Count
892
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Russ, Rusty

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Popularity Comparison

Onyx Rank #359
Russell Rank #368

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 vs #368 for Russell.

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

Russell ___

  • Russell James
  • Russell Thomas
  • Russell Lee
  • Russell Wayne
  • Russell Scott
  • Russell Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Onyx

Jade Phoenix Flint Raven Zane

If you choose Russell

Gordon Douglas Wendy Sharon Alan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Onyx or Russell more popular?

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 compared to Russell at #368 in the United States.

What do Onyx and Russell mean?

Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin). Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Onyx and Russell boy or girl names?

Onyx is primarily a boy name. Russell is primarily a boy name.

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