Roman vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roman

Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English Polish Russian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#52
Total SSA Count
5,474
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

Cultural Roots

American Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#209
Total SSA Count
1,701
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Roman Rank #52
Knox Rank #209

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #209 for Knox.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roman or Knox more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Roman and Knox mean?

Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Roman and Knox boy or girl names?

Roman is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.

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