Saint vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saint

Boy #282 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

American Celebrity culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #282
Total SSA Count: 1,195
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Knox Rank #209

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #282 for Saint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Knox more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Saint at #282 in the United States.

What do Saint and Knox mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Saint and Knox boy or girl names?

Saint is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.

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