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Updated November 25, 2023 by Jennifer M.

Knox

  • Gender: Male
  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: From The Small Hill
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What is the meaning of the name Knox?

The name Knox is primarily a male name of English origin that means From The Small Hill.

Originally an English/Scottish surname for someone who lived near a round-topped hill (cnoc).

People who like the name Knox also like:

Liam, Asher, Finn, Oliver, Hudson, Declan, Maddox, Scarlett, Ava, Hazel, Violet, Charlotte, Stella, Ella

Names like Knox:

Kenzie, Kiango, Kenaz, Kennice, Kamika, Kenisha, Kinsey, Kimiko, Kenechukwu, Kameko, Kwanze, Kumiko, Kaniesa, Kyong, Kensey, Kanak, Kineks, Kuniko, King, Kwanza, Kong, Ken'Ichi, Kenzo, Kianga, Kinga, Kansas, Kuniyuki, Kanji, Kamiko, Kanga

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

Knox Cameron Patrick Followill - son of Matthew Followill and Johanna Bennett , born 2011
Knox Leon Jolie-Pitt - son of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt , born 2008

Stats for the Name Knox

checkmark Knox is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts
checkmark Knox is currently #200 in U.S. births

Potential drawbacks of using the name Knox:

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1. Potential mispronunciation or misspelling due to its unique and unconventional nature.
2. Possible confusion with other similar-sounding names, such as Nox or Fox.
3. Limited historical or cultural significance compared to more traditional names.
4. Potential for teasing or bullying due to its distinctiveness.
5. Difficulty in finding personalized items or merchandise with the name Knox readily available.