Brandon vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brandon

Boy #230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broom-covered hill"

Origin: Old English

English American Irish

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Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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Brandon Rank #230

Knox Rank #209

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #230 for Brandon.

Is Brandon or Knox more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Brandon at #230 in the United States.

What do Brandon and Knox mean?

Brandon means "broom-covered hill" (Old English origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Brandon and Knox boy or girl names?

Brandon is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.