Knox vs Zander

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 #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English American Scandinavian

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Knox Rank #209

Zander Rank #379

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #379 for Zander.

Is Knox or Zander more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Zander at #379 in the United States.

What do Knox and Zander mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Knox and Zander boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Zander is primarily a boy name.