Luke vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Greek English Latin American

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Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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Luke Rank #34

Knox Rank #209

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Luke or Knox more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Luke and Knox mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Luke and Knox boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.