Robert vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 High Risk

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Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

✓ All Clear

Robert Rank #90

Knox Rank #209

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Robert or Knox more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Robert and Knox mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Robert and Knox boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.