Knox vs Walter

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 #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

English German Scandinavian Dutch

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Knox Rank #209

Walter Rank #271

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #271 for Walter.

Is Knox or Walter more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Walter at #271 in the United States.

What do Knox and Walter mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Knox and Walter boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.