Evan vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ev

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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

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Evan Rank #143
Knox Rank #209

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #209 for Knox.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Evan ___

  • Evan James
  • Evan Thomas
  • Evan Michael
  • Evan Lee
  • Evan Alexander
  • Evan John

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 Evan

Owen Rhys Nora Chloe Luke

If you choose Knox

Ryder Lennox Jagger Saylor Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Knox more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Evan and Knox mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Evan and Knox boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.

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