King vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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King Rank #343

Knox Rank #209

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Knox more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Knox mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are King and Knox boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.