Knox vs Malcolm

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 #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Knox Rank #209

Malcolm Rank #314

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Knox or Malcolm more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Knox and Malcolm mean?

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

Are Knox and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.