Knox vs Brian

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 #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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Knox Rank #209

Brian Rank #301

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #301 for Brian.

Is Knox or Brian more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Brian at #301 in the United States.

What do Knox and Brian mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin).

Are Knox and Brian boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Brian is primarily a boy name.