Sailor vs Knight

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sailor

Boy #2,710 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who sails, mariner"

Origin: English

American English

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Boy #2,701 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"servant, attendant"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Sailor Rank #2,710

Knight Rank #2,701

Knight is more popular, ranked #2701 vs #2710 for Sailor.

Is Sailor or Knight more popular?

Knight is more popular, ranked #2701 compared to Sailor at #2710 in the United States.

What do Sailor and Knight mean?

Sailor means "one who sails, mariner" (English origin). Knight means "servant, attendant" (Old English origin).

Are Sailor and Knight boy or girl names?

Sailor is primarily a boy name. Knight is primarily a boy name.