King vs Bryson

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 #147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Brice, the speckled one"

Origin: Welsh via English

English American Scottish

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King Rank #343

Bryson Rank #147

Bryson is more popular, ranked #147 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Bryson more popular?

Bryson is more popular, ranked #147 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Bryson mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Bryson means "son of Brice, the speckled one" (Welsh via English origin).

Are King and Bryson boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Bryson is primarily a boy name.