King vs Ayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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King Rank #343

Ayden Rank #213

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Ayden more popular?

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Ayden mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin).

Are King and Ayden boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Ayden is primarily a boy name.