Knox vs Wells

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 #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Knox Rank #209

Wells Rank #377

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Knox or Wells more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Knox and Wells mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Knox and Wells boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.