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Knoxx

♂ Boy

Pronounced NOKS /nɒks/High

Meaning: from the hills, boldMedium

In 30 seconds: Knoxx is a bold variant spelling of Knox, a Scottish surname meaning from the hills. A cool one-syllable name with celebrity associations.
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Origin MediumOld English, Scottish
Meaningfrom the hills, bold
U.S. rank (2025)#2099 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births70 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 620

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520092025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Knoxx is a variant of Knox, from Scottish/Old English cnoc meaning rounded hill or knoll.

Knoxx has appeared in US birth records as a bold one-syllable name with the double-x spelling.

Did you know? Knox Leon Jolie-Pitt — son of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, born 2008 — made Knox one of the most recognized celebrity baby names.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name: Knoxx — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

KnoxKnoxon

Nicknames

Knox

Famous Bearers

  • Knox Léon Jolie-Pitt (2008–present)
    Son of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, born in 2008 with his twin sister Vivienne.

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Frequently Asked

What does Knoxx mean?

Knoxx means from the hills, bold.

How do you pronounce Knoxx?

Knoxx is pronounced NOKS (/nɒks/), with 1 syllable.

Is Knoxx a boy's name?

Yes, Knoxx is used as a boy's name.

How popular is the name Knoxx?

Variant spelling of Knox; hills meaning via cnoc well established.

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