Ian vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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Ian Rank #75

Knox Rank #209

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Ian or Knox more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Ian and Knox mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Ian and Knox boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.