August vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

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August Rank #88

Knox Rank #209

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #209 for Knox.

Is August or Knox more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do August and Knox mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are August and Knox boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.