Dylan vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh 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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Dylan Rank #28

Knox Rank #209

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Dylan or Knox more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Knox mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Dylan and Knox boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.