Knox vs Luke

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 #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Greek English Latin American

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Knox Rank #209

Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Luke mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Knox and Luke boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.