Jeremiah vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeremiah

Boy #93 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God will uplift, exalt"

Origin: Hebrew (Yirmeyahu)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#93
Total SSA Count
3,702
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jerry, Jeremy, Miah

Playground Safety Score

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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

Jeremiah Rank #93
Knox Rank #209

Jeremiah is more popular, ranked #93 vs #209 for Knox.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jeremiah ___

  • Jeremiah James
  • Jeremiah Lee
  • Jeremiah David
  • Jeremiah Thomas
  • Jeremiah Michael
  • Jeremiah Alexander

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 Jeremiah

Elijah Isaiah Nehemiah Naomi Miriam

If you choose Knox

Ryder Lennox Jagger Saylor Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jeremiah or Knox more popular?

Jeremiah is more popular, ranked #93 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Jeremiah and Knox mean?

Jeremiah means "God will uplift, exalt" (Hebrew (Yirmeyahu) origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Jeremiah and Knox boy or girl names?

Jeremiah is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.

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