Knox vs Colin

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 #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish American

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Knox Rank #209

Colin Rank #335

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Knox or Colin more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Knox and Colin mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Knox and Colin boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.