Knox vs Owen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

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Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

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Knox Rank #209

Owen Rank #26

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Owen more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Owen mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin).

Are Knox and Owen boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Owen is primarily a boy name.