Nash vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nash

Boy #240 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"at the ash tree"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#240
Total SSA Count
1,464
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Nash Rank #240
Knox Rank #209

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #240 for Nash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nash or Knox more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Nash at #240 in the United States.

What do Nash and Knox mean?

Nash means "at the ash tree" (Old English origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Nash and Knox boy or girl names?

Nash is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.

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