Knox vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Knox Rank #209

Max Rank #175

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Max more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Max mean?

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

Are Knox and Max boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.