Knox

At a Glance: Name: Knox – Meaning: small hill with a rounded top – Origin: Scottish/Old English (surname and place name) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: NOKS

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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

Phonetic: NOKS   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1881–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Knox mean?

Small hill with a rounded top. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Knox)

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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