Knox vs Arthur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

✓ All Clear

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Knox Rank #209

Arthur Rank #105

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Arthur more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Arthur mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Knox and Arthur boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.