Knox vs Timothy

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 #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Knox Rank #209

Timothy Rank #208

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Timothy more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Timothy mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Knox and Timothy boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.