River vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

English American Australian

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Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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River Rank #112

Knox Rank #209

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #209 for Knox.

Is River or Knox more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do River and Knox mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are River and Knox boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.