Arthur vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

Knox Rank #209

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Arthur or Knox more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Knox mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Arthur and Knox boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.