Knox vs Edwin

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 #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

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Knox Rank #209

Edwin Rank #383

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #383 for Edwin.

Is Knox or Edwin more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Edwin at #383 in the United States.

What do Knox and Edwin mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin).

Are Knox and Edwin boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Edwin is primarily a boy name.