Knox vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

✓ All Clear

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Knox Rank #209

Dean Rank #142

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Dean more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Dean mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Knox and Dean boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.