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    Knox

    NOKS

    Scottish/English
    Boy
    Meaning-based name
    Meaning
    Round hill; From the hills
    Origin
    Scottish/English
    Is it in the Bible?
    No — the name Knox does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Round hill; From the hills", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Knox.
    First appears in
    Does not appear in the King James text
    Peak US usage
    1880s (0.001% of births), currently steady
    Spiritual meaning
    Knox cannot be hidden — light of the world, city on a hill, eyes lifted, the round hill that shines God's light for all to see.
    Verses on this meaning
    • Matthew 5:14

      "Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid."

    • Psalm 121:1

      "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help."

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