Knox vs Stephen

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 #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Knox Rank #209

Stephen Rank #378

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Knox or Stephen more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Knox and Stephen mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Knox and Stephen boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.