Knox vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Knox Rank #209

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Silas mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Knox and Silas boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.