Knox - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Knox \kn-nox\ 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 a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Knox. Compare Knox with related baby names.