Knox vs Evan

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 #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Knox Rank #209

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Evan mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Knox and Evan boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.