Eliam vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eliam

Boy #382 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God of the people"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#382
Total SSA Count
853
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Liam

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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

Eliam Rank #382
Knox Rank #209

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #382 for Eliam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eliam ___

  • Eliam James
  • Eliam Elijah
  • Eliam Jacob
  • Eliam Daniel
  • Eliam Noah
  • Eliam Gabriel

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 Eliam

Elijah Ezra Isaiah Abigail Naomi

If you choose Knox

Ryder Lennox Jagger Saylor Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eliam or Knox more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Eliam at #382 in the United States.

What do Eliam and Knox mean?

Eliam means "God of the people" (Hebrew origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Eliam and Knox boy or girl names?

Eliam is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.

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