Knox

Knox Meaning & Origin

About Knox
The name Knox is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Scottish surname "Knocks" or "Knox," which means "round hill" or "hillock." It is a surname turned given name and is often associated with strength, resilience, and determination. The name Knox has gained popularity in recent years, partly due to its association with the famous Scottish theologian and Protestant reformer John Knox.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Knox are male.

Knox Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 9.34% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NKS
🗽 NYSIIS
N/A
🔊 Soundex
K502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AA1 K S
🌐 IPA
/nɑks/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Knox in Braille

Here's how to represent Knox in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Knox in braille

How to Spell the Name Knox in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Knox using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Knox in sign language

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