Knox vs Ryan

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 #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Knox Rank #209

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Ryan mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Knox and Ryan boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.