Knox vs Wesley

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 #58 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the western farmstead"

Origin: Old English

English American Protestant Christian

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Knox Rank #209

Wesley Rank #58

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Wesley more popular?

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Wesley mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Wesley means "from the western farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Knox and Wesley boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Wesley is primarily a boy name.