King vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Ao

Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese Maori

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,516
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

King Rank #343
Ao Rank #14,516

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #14516 for Ao.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is King or Ao more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do King and Ao mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are King and Ao boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.

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