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King vs Asa

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

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Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

King Rank #343
Asa Rank #475

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #475 for Asa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is King or Asa more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Asa at #475 in the United States.

What do King and Asa mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin).

Are King and Asa boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Asa is primarily a boy name.

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