Knox vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Knox Rank #209

Gideon Rank #332

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Knox or Gideon more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Knox and Gideon mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Knox and Gideon boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.