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Onyx

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Word name
"gem stone; claw, nail"
Madison Dresler
By Madison Dresler
Updated Wed Apr 09 2025

Onyx Origin and Meaning

The name Onyx is a boy's name meaning "gem stone; claw, nail".

Unlike Pearl and Ruby and more like Jasper, this gem name works well as a boys name. With its strong final X, it feels similar to Alex, Phoenix, Jax, and Rex, while the shiny black quality of the stone feels reminiscent of Orion. Chosen by musician Iggy Azalea for her son in 2020, it has accelerated up the charts and now sits just outside the Top 300.

Derived from Greek, the word onyx means "claw, talon, or nail" due to its mythological creation story, in which it formed when Cupid trimmed Venus's fingernails. As a gemstone, it is said to protect against nightmares and improve concentration, though it can also be associated with bad luck and sadness.

Nevertheless, with its sharp, fresh sounds and its cool, polished feel, Onyx is currently a fashionable choice given to more than 1000 boys - and an increasing number of girls - each year.

# 308 in the US

Onyx Rank in US Top 1000

# 399 on Nameberry

Onyx Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Popularity of the name Onyx

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