Knox vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Knox Rank #209

Rafael Rank #222

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Knox or Rafael more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Knox and Rafael mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Knox and Rafael boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.