Knox vs Nathan

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 #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American French

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Knox Rank #209

Nathan Rank #62

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Nathan more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Nathan mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are Knox and Nathan boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.