Orion vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Orion

Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

English American Greek

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Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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Orion Rank #326

Knox Rank #209

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #326 for Orion.

Is Orion or Knox more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Orion at #326 in the United States.

What do Orion and Knox mean?

Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Orion and Knox boy or girl names?

Orion is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.