Knox vs Damien

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 #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

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Knox Rank #209

Damien Rank #345

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Knox or Damien more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Knox and Damien mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Knox and Damien boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.