Knox vs Micah

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 #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (Mikha)

English Hebrew American Christian

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Knox Rank #209

Micah Rank #86

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Micah more popular?

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Micah mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Micah means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (Mikha) origin).

Are Knox and Micah boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Micah is primarily a boy name.