Knox vs Shepherd

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 #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

English American

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Knox Rank #209

Shepherd Rank #311

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #311 for Shepherd.

Is Knox or Shepherd more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Shepherd at #311 in the United States.

What do Knox and Shepherd mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Knox and Shepherd boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Shepherd is primarily a boy name.