Knox vs Mason

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 #42 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Stone worker; one who builds with stone"

Origin: English

English American

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Knox Rank #209

Mason Rank #42

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Mason more popular?

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Mason mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin).

Are Knox and Mason boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Mason is primarily a boy name.