Knox vs Rory

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 #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Knox Rank #209

Rory Rank #226

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Knox or Rory more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Knox and Rory mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Knox and Rory boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.