Knox vs Dylan

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 #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh English American Irish

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Knox Rank #209

Dylan Rank #28

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Dylan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Dylan mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Knox and Dylan boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.