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Knox vs Logan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

Cultural Roots

American Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#209
Total SSA Count
1,701
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Logan

Boy #46 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Little hollow; from the little hollow place"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#46
Total SSA Count
6,267
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Knox Rank #209
Logan Rank #46

Logan is more popular, ranked #46 vs #209 for Knox.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Knox or Logan more popular?

Logan is more popular, ranked #46 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Logan mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Logan means "Little hollow; from the little hollow place" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Knox and Logan boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Logan is primarily a boy name.

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