Knox vs Ali

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 #324 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted, noble, high"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Persian Turkish English Swahili

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Knox Rank #209

Ali Rank #324

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #324 for Ali.

Is Knox or Ali more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Ali at #324 in the United States.

What do Knox and Ali mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Ali means "exalted, noble, high" (Arabic origin).

Are Knox and Ali boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Ali is primarily a boy name.