Knox vs Robert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

Cultural Roots

English French German Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#90
Total SSA Count
3,785
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rob, Bob, Bobby

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Knox Rank #209
Robert Rank #90

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #209 for Knox.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Knox ___

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

Robert ___

  • Robert James
  • Robert William
  • Robert Thomas
  • Robert Edward
  • Robert Charles
  • Robert John

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Knox

Ryder Lennox Jagger Saylor Piper

If you choose Robert

William James Elizabeth Catherine Edward

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Knox or Robert more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Robert mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Knox and Robert boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.

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