Knox vs Briggs

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 #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

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Knox Rank #209

Briggs Rank #327

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #327 for Briggs.

Is Knox or Briggs more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Briggs at #327 in the United States.

What do Knox and Briggs mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin).

Are Knox and Briggs boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Briggs is primarily a boy name.