Knox vs William

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 #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector, strong-willed guardian"

Origin: Germanic

English German French

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Knox Rank #209

William Rank #10

William is more popular, ranked #10 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or William more popular?

William is more popular, ranked #10 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and William mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). William means "resolute protector, strong-willed guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Knox and William boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. William is primarily a boy name.