Knox vs Connor

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 #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Knox Rank #209

Connor Rank #136

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Connor more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Connor mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Knox and Connor boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Connor is primarily a boy name.