Knox vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

✓ All Clear

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Knox Rank #209

Patrick Rank #221

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Knox or Patrick more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Knox and Patrick mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Knox and Patrick boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.