TheNameDBKnox
MasculineMeaning
From a rounded hilltop or knoll, derived from a Scottish place name.
Etymology
Knox derives from Old English 'cnoll' meaning a rounded hill or knoll, which became established in Scottish place names. It was subsequently adopted as a surname and later as a given name.
About the Name Knox
Knox is primarily used as a surname but has been adopted as a given name in modern usage. It carries Scottish heritage and geographical associations.