King vs Anderson

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 #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

American Scottish Scandinavian

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King Rank #343

Anderson Rank #357

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #357 for Anderson.

Is King or Anderson more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Anderson at #357 in the United States.

What do King and Anderson mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin).

Are King and Anderson boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Anderson is primarily a boy name.