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Elliot vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#150
Total SSA Count
2,370
Syllables
3
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

Elliot Rank #150
King Rank #343

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 vs #343 for King.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliot or King more popular?

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Elliot and King mean?

Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Elliot and King boy or girl names?

Elliot is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.

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