Nicholas vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

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Nicholas Rank #117

Knox Rank #209

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Nicholas or Knox more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Knox mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Nicholas and Knox boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.