Knox vs Thomas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

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Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Knox Rank #209

Thomas Rank #39

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Thomas more popular?

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Thomas mean?

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

Are Knox and Thomas boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Thomas is primarily a boy name.