Knox vs Jackson

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 #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

English American Australian

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Knox Rank #209

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Jackson mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Knox and Jackson boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.