ThinkabaraKnox: meaning and origin
Knox
“Round hill”
- Gender
- 👦 Boy
- Origin
- 🏴 Scottish
- Letters · syllables
- 4 · 1
- Starts with
- K
About the name Knox
Knox is a boy’s name from the Scottish tradition. Its meaning is “round hill”. Names from Scottish Gaelic and Scottish places and clans — like Isla, Logan, Callum and Ainsley.
It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.
More names with a similar meaning: nature names.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Scottish names
- Angus 👦One strength · Scottish
- Callum 👦Dove; from Saint Columba · Scottish
- Cameron 🧒Crooked nose · Scottish
- Duncan 👦Dark warrior · Scottish
- Graham 👦Gravelly homestead · Scottish
- Ian 👦God is gracious; the Scottish form of John · Scottish
- Logan 👦Little hollow · Scottish
Sibling name ideas (Scottish, girls)
- Ainsley 👧One’s own meadow · Scottish
- Fiona 👧Fair, white · Scottish
- Isla 👧Island; from the Scottish island of Islay · Scottish
- Paisley 👧From the Scottish town of Paisley; also the swirly pattern · Scottish
More boy names starting with K
- Kamau 👦Quiet warrior (Kikuyu) · African
- Keanu 👦Cool breeze over the mountains · Hawaiian
- Kenji 👦Intelligent second son · Japanese
- Kofi 👦Born on Friday (Akan) · African
- Kwame 👦Born on Saturday (Akan) · African
Questions and answers
What does the name Knox mean?
Knox is a name of Scottish origin. It means: round hill.
Is Knox a boy or girl name?
Knox is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Knox have?
Knox has 4 letters and about 1 syllable.