Adam vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

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Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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Adam Rank #100

Knox Rank #209

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Adam or Knox more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Adam and Knox mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Adam and Knox boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.