Onyx vs Wilder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilder

Boy #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#391
Total SSA Count
830
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Will, Wilde

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Onyx Rank #359
Wilder Rank #391

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 vs #391 for Wilder.

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

Wilder ___

  • Wilder James
  • Wilder Blue
  • Wilder River
  • Wilder Fox
  • Wilder Thomas
  • Wilder Everett

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Onyx

Jade Phoenix Flint Raven Zane

If you choose Wilder

Archer Hunter River Juniper Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Onyx or Wilder more popular?

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 compared to Wilder at #391 in the United States.

What do Onyx and Wilder mean?

Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin). Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Onyx and Wilder boy or girl names?

Onyx is primarily a boy name. Wilder is primarily a boy name.

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