Onyx vs Tyson

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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Popularity Comparison

Onyx Rank #359
Tyson Rank #461

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 vs #461 for Tyson.

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

Tyson ___

  • Tyson James
  • Tyson Cole
  • Tyson Lee
  • Tyson Alexander
  • Tyson Ryan
  • Tyson Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Onyx

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If you choose Tyson

Mason Tyler Bryson Savannah Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Onyx or Tyson more popular?

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 compared to Tyson at #461 in the United States.

What do Onyx and Tyson mean?

Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin). Tyson means "firebrand" (Old French origin).

Are Onyx and Tyson boy or girl names?

Onyx is primarily a boy name. Tyson is primarily a boy name.

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