Knox vs Emerson

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 #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Knox Rank #209

Emerson Rank #270

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Knox or Emerson more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Knox and Emerson mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Knox and Emerson boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.