King vs Callan

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 #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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King Rank #343

Callan Rank #242

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Callan more popular?

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Callan mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Callan means "little battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are King and Callan boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Callan is primarily a boy name.