Knox Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Knox Name at a Glance

Name	Knox
Meaning	From the hills.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Knox Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Knox means “From the hills”. 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.

Knox Name Origin

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

Is Knox a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Knox

When considering Knox 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.