Eli vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eli

Boy #92 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascended, high"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian

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Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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Eli Rank #92

Knox Rank #209

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Eli or Knox more popular?

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Eli and Knox mean?

Eli means "ascended, high" (Hebrew origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Eli and Knox boy or girl names?

Eli is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.