Knox vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Knox Rank #209

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Alex mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Knox and Alex boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.