Knox vs Xander

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 #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Knox Rank #209

Xander Rank #216

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Knox or Xander more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Knox and Xander mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Knox and Xander boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.