Knox vs Christopher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

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Boy #61 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who carries Christ in heart"

Origin: Greek

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Knox Rank #209

Christopher Rank #61

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Christopher more popular?

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Christopher mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Christopher means "one who carries Christ in heart" (Greek origin).

Are Knox and Christopher boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Christopher is primarily a boy name.