Knox vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Knox Rank #209

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Nicholas mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Knox and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.