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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Small hill with a rounded top
- Origin
- Scottish/Old English (surname and place name)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- NOKS
Knox is a boy's name, pronounced NOKS, with roots as a Scottish and Old English surname and place name. Its meaning is straightforward: a small hill with a rounded top. It has a bold, worldly, and classic feel — a name with real geographic history behind it.
Meaning & Origin of Knox
Meaning: Small hill with a rounded top.
Origin: Scottish/Old English (surname and place name).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Knox
NOKSIPA /ˈnɑːks/
Popularity of Knox
Knox peaked at #199 on the SSA list in 2022, when 1,900 babies were given the name, and has eased slightly since, landing at #209 in 2024 with a count of 1,701 — a steady presence across the SSA's 1881-2024 data range.
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FAQ
What does the name Knox mean?
Small hill with a rounded top. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Knox?
Knox is pronounced NOKS (IPA: /ˈnɑːks/).
Is Knox a popular name right now?
Knox is near its all-time peak (#199 in 2022), ranked #209 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2024.)
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