Knox vs Ellis

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 #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Knox Rank #209

Ellis Rank #273

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Knox or Ellis more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Knox and Ellis mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Knox and Ellis boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.