King vs Brayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

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King Rank #343

Brayden Rank #190

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Brayden more popular?

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Brayden mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin).

Are King and Brayden boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Brayden is primarily a boy name.