Knox vs Adrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

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Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Knox Rank #209

Adrian Rank #72

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Adrian more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Adrian mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Knox and Adrian boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.