Knox vs Erick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

✓ All Clear

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

8 High Risk

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Knox Rank #209

Erick Rank #333

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #333 for Erick.

Is Knox or Erick more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Erick at #333 in the United States.

What do Knox and Erick mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin).

Are Knox and Erick boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Erick is primarily a boy name.