Knox vs Baylor

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 #366 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who bails, deliverer"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Knox Rank #209

Baylor Rank #366

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #366 for Baylor.

Is Knox or Baylor more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Baylor at #366 in the United States.

What do Knox and Baylor mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Baylor means "one who bails, deliverer" (Old French origin).

Are Knox and Baylor boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Baylor is primarily a boy name.