Knox vs Asher

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 #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortunate, prosperous"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American English

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Knox Rank #209

Asher Rank #20

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Asher more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Asher mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin).

Are Knox and Asher boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Asher is primarily a boy name.