Knox vs Roman

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 #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

Latin English Polish Russian French

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Knox Rank #209

Roman Rank #52

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Roman more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Roman mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin).

Are Knox and Roman boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Roman is primarily a boy name.