Angus vs Knoxx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Angus

Boy #2,162 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one strength, unique strength"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,162
Total SSA Count
68
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gus

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Knoxx

Boy #2,305 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"round hill, hillock"

Origin: Scottish/Old English

Cultural Roots

American Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,305
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Knox

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Angus Rank #2,162
Knoxx Rank #2,305

Angus is more popular, ranked #2162 vs #2305 for Knoxx.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Angus ___

  • Angus James
  • Angus William
  • Angus Duncan
  • Angus Alasdair
  • Angus Murdoch

Knoxx ___

  • Knoxx James
  • Knoxx Lee
  • Knoxx River
  • Knoxx Cole
  • Knoxx Grey
  • Knoxx Wilder

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Angus

Hamish Catriona Isla Fergus Morag

If you choose Knoxx

Axel Maverick Jett Remi Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Angus or Knoxx more popular?

Angus is more popular, ranked #2162 compared to Knoxx at #2305 in the United States.

What do Angus and Knoxx mean?

Angus means "one strength, unique strength" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Knoxx means "round hill, hillock" (Scottish/Old English origin).

Are Angus and Knoxx boy or girl names?

Angus is primarily a boy name. Knoxx is primarily a boy name.

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