Knox vs John

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 #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Christian Jewish

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Knox Rank #209

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and John mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Knox and John boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.