Knox vs Benjamin

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 #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English French

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Knox Rank #209

Benjamin Rank #11

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Benjamin more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Benjamin mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are Knox and Benjamin boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Benjamin is primarily a boy name.