Knox vs Karson

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 #398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of marsh-dwellers"

Origin: Old Norse/English

American English Scandinavian

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Knox Rank #209

Karson Rank #398

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #398 for Karson.

Is Knox or Karson more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Karson at #398 in the United States.

What do Knox and Karson mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Knox and Karson boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Karson is primarily a boy name.