Knox vs Brayden

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 #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

Irish American English

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Knox Rank #209

Brayden Rank #190

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Brayden more popular?

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Brayden mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin).

Are Knox and Brayden boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Brayden is primarily a boy name.