Briggs vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briggs

Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

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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Briggs Rank #327

Knox Rank #209

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #327 for Briggs.

Is Briggs or Knox more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Briggs at #327 in the United States.

What do Briggs and Knox mean?

Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Briggs and Knox boy or girl names?

Briggs is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.