Avery vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avery

Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

English American

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Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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Avery Rank #259

Knox Rank #209

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #259 for Avery.

Is Avery or Knox more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Avery at #259 in the United States.

What do Avery and Knox mean?

Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Avery and Knox boy or girl names?

Avery is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.