Knox vs Brooks

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 #67 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a brook"

Origin: Old English

American British

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Knox Rank #209

Brooks Rank #67

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Brooks more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Brooks mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin).

Are Knox and Brooks boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Brooks is primarily a boy name.