John vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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John Rank #21

Knox Rank #209

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #209 for Knox.

Is John or Knox more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do John and Knox mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are John and Knox boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.