Name meaning
Knox
means “round hill”
- Origin
- Scottish Gaelic
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Scottish, American
- Say it
- NOKS
- Letters
- 4
Researched meaning
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Knox comes from the Gaelic cnoc, a round hill, through a Scottish surname. John Knox led the Scottish Reformation, and Fort Knox in Kentucky is named after General Henry Knox.
Roots
From Scottish Gaelic cnoc (hill).
Where it is used
A Scottish surname name.
Knox name FAQ
What does the name Knox mean?
Knox means “round hill”. From Scottish Gaelic cnoc (hill).
Where does the name Knox come from?
Knox is of Scottish Gaelic origin. Today it is used in Scottish, American families.
How do you pronounce Knox?
Knox is usually pronounced NOKS.
Is Knox a boy's or a girl's name?
Knox is mostly masculine.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.