Knox vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Knox Rank #209

Eric Rank #252

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Knox or Eric more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Knox and Eric mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Knox and Eric boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.