Knox vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Knox Rank #209

Augustus Rank #409

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Knox or Augustus more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Knox and Augustus mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Knox and Augustus boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.