Hunter vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hunter

Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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Hunter Rank #128

Knox Rank #209

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Hunter or Knox more popular?

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Hunter and Knox mean?

Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Hunter and Knox boy or girl names?

Hunter is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.