King vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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King Rank #343

Alan Rank #167

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Alan more popular?

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Alan mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are King and Alan boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.