King vs Franklin

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 #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

American English Canadian

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King Rank #343

Franklin Rank #389

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #389 for Franklin.

Is King or Franklin more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Franklin at #389 in the United States.

What do King and Franklin mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin).

Are King and Franklin boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Franklin is primarily a boy name.