King vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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King Rank #343

Edward Rank #228

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Edward more popular?

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Edward mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are King and Edward boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.