Knox vs Alexander

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 #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

Greek English Russian Scottish German

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Knox Rank #209

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Alexander mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Knox and Alexander boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.