Knox vs Ryder

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 #134 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"horseman, knight"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Knox Rank #209

Ryder Rank #134

Ryder is more popular, ranked #134 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Ryder more popular?

Ryder is more popular, ranked #134 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Ryder mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Ryder means "horseman, knight" (Old English origin).

Are Knox and Ryder boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Ryder is primarily a boy name.