Samuel vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish Christian American French

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Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

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Samuel Rank #17

Knox Rank #209

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Samuel or Knox more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Knox mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Samuel and Knox boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.