Knight vs Williams

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Knight

Boy #2,701 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"servant, attendant"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #2,530 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American Welsh

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Knight Rank #2,701

Williams Rank #2,530

Williams is more popular, ranked #2530 vs #2701 for Knight.

Is Knight or Williams more popular?

Williams is more popular, ranked #2530 compared to Knight at #2701 in the United States.

What do Knight and Williams mean?

Knight means "servant, attendant" (Old English origin). Williams means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Knight and Williams boy or girl names?

Knight is primarily a boy name. Williams is primarily a boy name.