Name profile

Knut

A name meaning "knot".

PronunciationSwedish /ˈknʉːt/; German /ˈknuːt/
Usage languagesGerman, Norwegian, Slovene, Swedish
US rank (2013)#9,655

Meaning and history

Knut is derived from Old Norse knútr, meaning “knot.” The name is associated with Knut the Great, a Danish prince who defeated Æðelræd II, king of England, in the early 11th century and later ruled Denmark, Norway, and England.

Popularity over timeUS births · boys
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20132013: 7 births, rank #9,655

In 2013, 7 babies were recorded with the name Knut, ranking #9,655 among boys.