Knox vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

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Knox Rank #209

Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Adam mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Knox and Adam boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.