Rowan vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rowan

Boy #71 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish British American

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Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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Rowan Rank #71

Knox Rank #209

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Rowan or Knox more popular?

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Rowan and Knox mean?

Rowan means "little red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Rowan and Knox boy or girl names?

Rowan is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.