Knox vs Gavin

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 #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Knox Rank #209

Gavin Rank #254

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Knox or Gavin more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Knox and Gavin mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Knox and Gavin boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.