Knox vs Jonathan

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 #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

English Hebrew American Spanish

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Knox Rank #209

Jonathan Rank #83

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Jonathan more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Jonathan mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Knox and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.