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Julius vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julius

Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman European American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#390
Total SSA Count
838
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

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

Julius Rank #390
Knox Rank #209

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #390 for Julius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julius or Knox more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Julius at #390 in the United States.

What do Julius and Knox mean?

Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Julius and Knox boy or girl names?

Julius is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.

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