Knute

Norse

"knot"

Knute Origin and Meaning

The name Knute is a boy's name of Scandinavian, Norse origin meaning "knot".

A strong, powerful choice, ancestor of the modern Superboy Names. Knut is the name of the patron saint of Denmark; Knute Rockne was a legendary Notre Dame football coach. Knute is the middle name of Jessica Simpson's son Ace, in honor of his paternal great-grandfather.

Knute Rank in US Top 1000

# 874 in the US

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Famous People Named Knute

• Knute Rockne American football player and coach
• Knute Nelson U.S. Congressman, senator and governor of Minnesota
• Knute Hill U.S. Congressman from Washington
• Ace Knute Johnson (b. 2013) son of Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson

Knute in Pop Culture

• Knute character in newspaper comic strip "Luann"