Paul vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

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Paul Rank #264

Knox Rank #209

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Knox more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Knox mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Paul and Knox boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.