Malachi vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malachi

Boy #149 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"messenger of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Irish Christian

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Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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Malachi Rank #149

Knox Rank #209

Malachi is more popular, ranked #149 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Malachi or Knox more popular?

Malachi is more popular, ranked #149 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Malachi and Knox mean?

Malachi means "messenger of God" (Hebrew origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Malachi and Knox boy or girl names?

Malachi is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.