Knox vs Carter

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 #45 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"One who transports goods by cart; cart driver"

Origin: English

English American Scottish

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Knox Rank #209

Carter Rank #45

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Carter more popular?

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Carter mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Carter means "One who transports goods by cart; cart driver" (English origin).

Are Knox and Carter boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Carter is primarily a boy name.