Colin vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colin

Boy #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish American

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Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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Colin Rank #335

Knox Rank #209

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Colin or Knox more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Colin and Knox mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Colin and Knox boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.