Nolan vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nolan

Boy #64 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Nuallán"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Australian

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Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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Nolan Rank #64

Knox Rank #209

Nolan is more popular, ranked #64 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Nolan or Knox more popular?

Nolan is more popular, ranked #64 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Nolan and Knox mean?

Nolan means "descendant of Nuallán" (Irish Gaelic origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Nolan and Knox boy or girl names?

Nolan is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.