Knox vs Calvin

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 #140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bald, hairless"

Origin: Latin

English American French

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Knox Rank #209

Calvin Rank #140

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Calvin more popular?

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Calvin mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Calvin means "bald, hairless" (Latin origin).

Are Knox and Calvin boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Calvin is primarily a boy name.