Felix vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Felix

Boy #177 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"happy, fortunate"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#177
Total SSA Count
2,081
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

Cultural Roots

American Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#209
Total SSA Count
1,701
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Felix Rank #177
Knox Rank #209

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 vs #209 for Knox.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Felix or Knox more popular?

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Felix and Knox mean?

Felix means "happy, fortunate" (Latin origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Felix and Knox boy or girl names?

Felix is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.

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