Knox vs Nathaniel

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 #144 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American Christian

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Knox Rank #209

Nathaniel Rank #144

Nathaniel is more popular, ranked #144 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Nathaniel more popular?

Nathaniel is more popular, ranked #144 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Nathaniel mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Nathaniel means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Knox and Nathaniel boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Nathaniel is primarily a boy name.