Knox vs Michael

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 #18 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"who resembles God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish Italian French Jewish Christian

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Knox Rank #209

Michael Rank #18

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Michael more popular?

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Michael mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Michael means "who resembles God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Knox and Michael boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Michael is primarily a boy name.