Knox vs Ares

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 #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Knox Rank #209

Ares Rank #295

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #295 for Ares.

Is Knox or Ares more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Ares at #295 in the United States.

What do Knox and Ares mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin).

Are Knox and Ares boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Ares is primarily a boy name.