Knox vs Franklin

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 #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

American English Canadian

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Knox Rank #209

Franklin Rank #389

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #389 for Franklin.

Is Knox or Franklin more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Franklin at #389 in the United States.

What do Knox and Franklin mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin).

Are Knox and Franklin boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Franklin is primarily a boy name.