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Mark vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Dutch Scandinavian Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#246
Total SSA Count
1,437
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

Cultural Roots

American Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#209
Total SSA Count
1,701
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mark Rank #246
Knox Rank #209

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #246 for Mark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mark or Knox more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Mark and Knox mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Mark and Knox boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.

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