Knox

Meaning of Knox

Knox is a Scottish surname that means "round hill". It refers to someone who lived near a round hill.

Knox has Scottish roots — browse every Scottish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Knox

Knox is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #196 in 2025 from #704 in 2009.

Notable people named Knox

• Knox Leon Jolie-Pitt
  Actor; Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt's son
• Knox Cameron
  Canadian football player
• Knox Martin
  American painter
• Knox Chandler
  American baseball player
• Knox Manning
  American radio announcer

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Questions about the name Knox

What does the name Knox mean?

Knox means knox is a scottish surname that means "round hill". it refers to someone who lived near a round hill, and it comes from Scottish origins.

Is Knox a boy's or a girl's name?

Knox is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Knox?

In 2025, Knox ranked #196 for boys, up from #209 the year before.

When was Knox most popular?

Knox peaked at #196 in 2025.