Onyx vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

English Irish Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#378
Total SSA Count
864
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Steve, Stevie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Onyx Rank #359
Stephen Rank #378

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 vs #378 for Stephen.

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

Stephen ___

  • Stephen James
  • Stephen Michael
  • Stephen John
  • Stephen Patrick
  • Stephen Thomas
  • Stephen David

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Onyx

Jade Phoenix Flint Raven Zane

If you choose Stephen

Michael Christopher Jennifer Elizabeth Matthew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Onyx or Stephen more popular?

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Onyx and Stephen mean?

Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Onyx and Stephen boy or girl names?

Onyx is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.

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