Knox vs Jonah

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 #126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish Christian American

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Knox Rank #209

Jonah Rank #126

Jonah is more popular, ranked #126 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Jonah more popular?

Jonah is more popular, ranked #126 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Jonah mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Jonah means "dove" (Hebrew origin).

Are Knox and Jonah boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Jonah is primarily a boy name.