Knox vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

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Knox Rank #209

Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Peter mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Knox and Peter boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.