Jackson vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

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Jackson Rank #35

Knox Rank #209

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Jackson or Knox more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Jackson and Knox mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Jackson and Knox boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.