Knox vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Knox Rank #209

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Leon mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Knox and Leon boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.