Simon vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

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Simon Rank #251

Knox Rank #209

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Simon or Knox more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Simon and Knox mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Simon and Knox boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.