Knight Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Knight Name at a Glance

Name	Knight
Meaning	Noble or soldier.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Knight Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Knight means “Noble or soldier”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Knight Name Origin

Our database records Knight under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Knight a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Knight is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Knight

When considering Knight for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.