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Jason vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jason

Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

Cultural Roots

English American Greek French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#148
Total SSA Count
2,448
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

Jason Rank #148
King Rank #343

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 vs #343 for King.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jason or King more popular?

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Jason and King mean?

Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Jason and King boy or girl names?

Jason is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.

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