Knox vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Knox Rank #209

Riley Rank #229

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Knox or Riley more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Knox and Riley mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Knox and Riley boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.