Anderson vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anderson

Boy #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

American Scottish Scandinavian

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Anderson Rank #357

King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #357 for Anderson.

Is Anderson or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Anderson at #357 in the United States.

What do Anderson and King mean?

Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Anderson and King boy or girl names?

Anderson is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.