Knox vs Ronan

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 #257 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little seal"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish Celtic English

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Knox Rank #209

Ronan Rank #257

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #257 for Ronan.

Is Knox or Ronan more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Ronan at #257 in the United States.

What do Knox and Ronan mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Ronan means "little seal" (Old Irish origin).

Are Knox and Ronan boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Ronan is primarily a boy name.