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Jared vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jared

Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#394
Total SSA Count
828
Syllables
2
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

Jared Rank #394
Knox Rank #209

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #394 for Jared.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jared or Knox more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Jared at #394 in the United States.

What do Jared and Knox mean?

Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Jared and Knox boy or girl names?

Jared is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.

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