Knox vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

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Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Knox Rank #209

Edward Rank #228

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #228 for Edward.

Is Knox or Edward more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Knox and Edward mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Knox and Edward boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.