Knox vs Miles

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 #37 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, warrior"

Origin: Latin miles meaning soldier

English Latin Irish American

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Knox Rank #209

Miles Rank #37

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Miles more popular?

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Miles mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin).

Are Knox and Miles boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Miles is primarily a boy name.