Knute Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Knute Name at a Glance

Name	Knute
Meaning	Knot. Form of Canute; the name of an eleventh-century king of Denmark and England.
Origin	Scandinavian
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Knute Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Knute means “Knot. Form of Canute; the name of an eleventh-century king of Denmark and England”. 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.

Knute Name Origin

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

Is Knute a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Knute

When considering Knute 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.