Knox vs Maximus

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 #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

English Roman American Scandinavian

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Knox Rank #209

Maximus Rank #331

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #331 for Maximus.

Is Knox or Maximus more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Maximus at #331 in the United States.

What do Knox and Maximus mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Maximus means "greatest, largest" (Latin origin).

Are Knox and Maximus boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Maximus is primarily a boy name.