Knox
/N-AA-K-S/
From the round hill — Knox is a Scottish surname turned given name, derived from the Old English cnocc (a round hill or hillock). John Knox was the leader of the Scottish Reformation.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Knox is a Christian boy name of Scottish origin, meaning “From the round hill — Knox is a Scottish surname turned given name, derived from the Old English cnocc (a round hill or hillock). John Knox was the leader of the Scottish Reformation.”.
Knox is a boy's name of Scottish origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "From the round hill — Knox is a Scottish surname turned given name, derived from the Old English cnocc (a round hill or hillock). John Knox was the leader of the Scottish Reformation." and belongs to the Nature cluster — names drawn from the natural world — earth, water, sky.
Common among British, European, American, Scottish families, Knox carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Knox
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Knox lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Knox's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Knox's saint & feast day →What does Knox's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Knox resonates in either tradition.
Knox's destiny number is 1 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Knox's full reading →
Does Knox go with your family's names?
Knox breaks into 4 sounds: /N-AA-K-S/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Knox sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Knox beside your family's names →
Names similar to Knox
If Knox resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Knox
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Common questions about Knox
What does the name Knox mean?
Knox means "From the round hill — Knox is a Scottish surname turned given name, derived from the Old English cnocc (a round hill or hillock). John Knox was the leader of the Scottish Reformation.." It is a boy name of Scottish origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Knox a boy or girl name?
Knox is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Knox?
Knox is of Scottish origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among British, European, American families.
Is Knox a Christian name?
Yes. Knox is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Scottish origin.
What does Knox mean in Scottish?
Knox originates from Scottish, where it means "From the round hill — Knox is a Scottish surname turned given name, derived from the Old English cnocc (a round hill or hillock). John Knox was the leader of the Scottish Reformation.."
What is the numerology of Knox?
Knox has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.
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