Jonah vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonah

Boy #126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish Christian American

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Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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Jonah Rank #126

Knox Rank #209

Jonah is more popular, ranked #126 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Jonah or Knox more popular?

Jonah is more popular, ranked #126 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Jonah and Knox mean?

Jonah means "dove" (Hebrew origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Jonah and Knox boy or girl names?

Jonah is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.