Knox vs Bryson

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 #147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Brice, the speckled one"

Origin: Welsh via English

English American Scottish

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Knox Rank #209

Bryson Rank #147

Bryson is more popular, ranked #147 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Bryson more popular?

Bryson is more popular, ranked #147 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Bryson mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Bryson means "son of Brice, the speckled one" (Welsh via English origin).

Are Knox and Bryson boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Bryson is primarily a boy name.