Benjamin vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benjamin

Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English French

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Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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Benjamin Rank #11

Knox Rank #209

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Benjamin or Knox more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Benjamin and Knox mean?

Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Benjamin and Knox boy or girl names?

Benjamin is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.