Knox vs Blake

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 #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

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Knox Rank #209

Blake Rank #265

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Knox or Blake more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Knox and Blake mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Knox and Blake boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.