Knox vs Simon

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 #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

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Knox Rank #209

Simon Rank #251

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Knox or Simon more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Knox and Simon mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Knox and Simon boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.