Knox vs Nicolas

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 #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Greek French Spanish Christian English

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Knox Rank #209

Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Nicolas mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Knox and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.