Clio vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clio

Girl #6,136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"glory, fame"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,136
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cli

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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

Clio Rank #6,136
Knox Rank #209

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #6136 for Clio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clio ___

  • Clio Rose
  • Clio Jane
  • Clio Marie
  • Clio Isabelle
  • Clio Elise
  • Clio Wren

Knox ___

  • Knox James
  • Knox Oliver
  • Knox William
  • Knox Henry
  • Knox Alexander
  • Knox Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clio

Iris Phoebe Calliope Orion Atlas

If you choose Knox

Ryder Lennox Jagger Saylor Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clio or Knox more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Clio at #6136 in the United States.

What do Clio and Knox mean?

Clio means "glory, fame" (Greek origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Clio and Knox boy or girl names?

Clio is primarily a girl name. Knox is primarily a boy name.

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