Johnny vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnny

Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Johnny Rank #458

King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #458 for Johnny.

Is Johnny or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Johnny at #458 in the United States.

What do Johnny and King mean?

Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Johnny and King boy or girl names?

Johnny is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.