King vs Dorian

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 #539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek"

Origin: Greek

English Greek American

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King Rank #343

Dorian Rank #539

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #539 for Dorian.

Is King or Dorian more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Dorian at #539 in the United States.

What do King and Dorian mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Dorian means "descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek" (Greek origin).

Are King and Dorian boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Dorian is primarily a boy name.