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Knox
Pronounced NOKS /ΛnΙks/Medium
Meaning: From the Scottish surname Knox β from Old English cnocc, 'a round hill, a hillock'; predominantly a boys' name; here for girlsLow
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Knox comes from the Scottish surname Knox β from Old English cnocc, 'a round hill, a hillock'. Borne by the reformer John Knox. A bold, crisp, modern surname-name, predominantly boys', used here for girls (slug distinguished; the K is silent, so 'NOKS'; nickname Knox).
It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, from-the-round-hill at the root, and bold.
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What does the name Knox mean?
Knox is a Scottish surname, 'from the round hill or hillock'.
How do you pronounce Knox?
It's said NOKS /ΛnΙks/ β one syllable, the K silent.
Is Knox a boy or girl name?
Knox is used for both sexes (predominantly boys'); this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Knox?
Knox is rare for girls in the U.S.