Knox vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Knox Rank #209

Paul Rank #264

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Knox or Paul more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Knox and Paul mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Knox and Paul boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.