Joseph vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joseph

Boy #32 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will increase, he will add"

Origin: Hebrew Yosef from yasaf

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Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

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Joseph Rank #32

Knox Rank #209

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Joseph or Knox more popular?

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Joseph and Knox mean?

Joseph means "God will increase, he will add" (Hebrew Yosef from yasaf origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Joseph and Knox boy or girl names?

Joseph is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.