Knox vs Zion

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

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Zion

Boy #151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"highest point, citadel of Jerusalem"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Rastafarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#151
Total SSA Count
2,359
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zi, Z

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Knox Rank #209
Zion Rank #151

Zion is more popular, ranked #151 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

Zion ___

  • Zion James
  • Zion Michael
  • Zion David
  • Zion Emmanuel
  • Zion Elijah
  • Zion Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Knox

Ryder Lennox Jagger Saylor Piper

If you choose Zion

Judah Eden Elijah Naomi Cairo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Knox or Zion more popular?

Zion is more popular, ranked #151 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Zion mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Zion means "highest point, citadel of Jerusalem" (Hebrew origin).

Are Knox and Zion boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Zion is primarily a boy name.

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