Malcolm vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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Malcolm Rank #314

Knox Rank #209

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Malcolm or Knox more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Knox mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Malcolm and Knox boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.