Knox vs Ethan

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 #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Knox Rank #209

Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Ethan mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Knox and Ethan boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.