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Asa vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#343
Total SSA Count
1,001
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Asa Rank #475
King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #475 for Asa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asa or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Asa at #475 in the United States.

What do Asa and King mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Asa and King boy or girl names?

Asa is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.

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