Knox vs Walker

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 #82 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cloth walker, one who treads cloth"

Origin: Old English occupational surname

English American

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Knox Rank #209

Walker Rank #82

Walker is more popular, ranked #82 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Walker more popular?

Walker is more popular, ranked #82 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Walker mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Walker means "cloth walker, one who treads cloth" (Old English occupational surname origin).

Are Knox and Walker boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Walker is primarily a boy name.