Peter vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peter

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

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Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

✓ All Clear

Peter Rank #192

Knox Rank #209

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Peter or Knox more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Peter and Knox mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Peter and Knox boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.