Knox vs King

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 #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Knox Rank #209

King Rank #343

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #343 for King.

Is Knox or King more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Knox and King mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Knox and King boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.