Owen vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Owen

Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English Scottish

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Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

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Owen Rank #26

Knox Rank #209

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Owen or Knox more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Owen and Knox mean?

Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Owen and Knox boy or girl names?

Owen is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.