Knox - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Knox \

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "round-top hill". John Knox founded the Scottish Presbyterian church in the mid-16th century.

Baby names that sound like Knox are Nikos and Nicos. Other similar baby names are Knoz, Cox, Fox and Lenox.

Knox is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#641 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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