Onyx vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#559
Total SSA Count
530
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Onyx Rank #359
Seth Rank #559

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 vs #559 for Seth.

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

Seth ___

  • Seth James
  • Seth Aaron
  • Seth Benjamin
  • Seth Thomas
  • Seth Elias
  • Seth Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Onyx

Jade Phoenix Flint Raven Zane

If you choose Seth

Caleb Noah Abigail Miriam Eli

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Onyx or Seth more popular?

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Onyx and Seth mean?

Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Onyx and Seth boy or girl names?

Onyx is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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