Knox vs Barrett

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 #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

English American Germanic

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Knox Rank #209

Barrett Rank #186

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Barrett more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Barrett mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Knox and Barrett boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.