King vs Briggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

English American

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King Rank #343

Briggs Rank #327

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Briggs more popular?

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Briggs mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin).

Are King and Briggs boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Briggs is primarily a boy name.