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King vs Atticus

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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Atticus

Boy #277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Attica, man of Athens"

Origin: Latin from Greek

Cultural Roots

English American classical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#277
Total SSA Count
1,223
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

King Rank #343
Atticus Rank #277

Atticus is more popular, ranked #277 vs #343 for King.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is King or Atticus more popular?

Atticus is more popular, ranked #277 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Atticus mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Atticus means "from Attica, man of Athens" (Latin from Greek origin).

Are King and Atticus boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Atticus is primarily a boy name.

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