Knox vs Hunter

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 #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Knox Rank #209

Hunter Rank #128

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Hunter more popular?

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Hunter mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Knox and Hunter boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Hunter is primarily a boy name.