Patrick vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Knox Rank #209

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Patrick or Knox more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Knox mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Patrick and Knox boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.