Knox vs Wilder

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 #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

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Knox Rank #209

Wilder Rank #391

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #391 for Wilder.

Is Knox or Wilder more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Wilder at #391 in the United States.

What do Knox and Wilder mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Knox and Wilder boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Wilder is primarily a boy name.