Knox vs Colson

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 #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

American

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Knox Rank #209

Colson Rank #355

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #355 for Colson.

Is Knox or Colson more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Colson at #355 in the United States.

What do Knox and Colson mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Knox and Colson boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.