Knox vs Matthew

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 #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

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Knox Rank #209

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Matthew mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Knox and Matthew boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.