Gabriel vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gabriel

Boy #43 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English French Spanish Italian Portuguese Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#43
Total SSA Count
6,379
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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
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Popularity Comparison

Gabriel Rank #43
Knox Rank #209

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 vs #209 for Knox.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabriel or Knox more popular?

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Gabriel and Knox mean?

Gabriel means "From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God" (Biblical origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Gabriel and Knox boy or girl names?

Gabriel is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.

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