Knox vs Kenneth

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 #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

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Knox Rank #209

Kenneth Rank #284

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Knox or Kenneth more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Knox and Kenneth mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Knox and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.