Knox vs Avery

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 #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

English American

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Knox Rank #209

Avery Rank #259

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #259 for Avery.

Is Knox or Avery more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Avery at #259 in the United States.

What do Knox and Avery mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin).

Are Knox and Avery boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Avery is primarily a boy name.