Wesley vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wesley

Boy #58 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the western farmstead"

Origin: Old English

English American Protestant Christian

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Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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Wesley Rank #58

Knox Rank #209

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Wesley or Knox more popular?

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Wesley and Knox mean?

Wesley means "from the western farmstead" (Old English origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Wesley and Knox boy or girl names?

Wesley is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.