Knox vs Romilly

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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Romilly

Girl #6,000 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Roman settlement"

Origin: Latin via French

Cultural Roots

British French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,000
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Romy, Romi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Knox Rank #209
Romilly Rank #6,000

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #6000 for Romilly.

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

Romilly ___

  • Romilly Jane
  • Romilly Clare
  • Romilly Rose
  • Romilly Kate
  • Romilly Elizabeth
  • Romilly Frances

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Knox

Ryder Lennox Jagger Saylor Piper

If you choose Romilly

Cecily Imogen Crispin Jasper Cordelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Knox or Romilly more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Romilly at #6000 in the United States.

What do Knox and Romilly mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Romilly means "from the Roman settlement" (Latin via French origin).

Are Knox and Romilly boy or girl names?

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

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