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BoyPronounced American English /ˈnɑks/; British English /ˈnɒks/

Knox

A name meaning "round hill".

Quick answer

Knox is a boy name meaning "round hill".

Pronunciation: American English /ˈnɑks/; British English /ˈnɒks/.

GenderBoy
Meaninground hill
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈnɑks/; British English /ˈnɒks/

Meaning and history

From a Scots surname that was derived from various places named Knock, from Gaelic cnoc "round hill". It jumped in popularity after the actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt had a baby by this name in 2008.

Notes and context

Usage: english