Knox vs Jensen

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 #328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Scandinavian American English

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Knox Rank #209

Jensen Rank #328

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #328 for Jensen.

Is Knox or Jensen more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Jensen at #328 in the United States.

What do Knox and Jensen mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Knox and Jensen boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Jensen is primarily a boy name.