King vs Hayden

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 #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

American English

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King Rank #343

Hayden Rank #154

Hayden is more popular, ranked #154 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Hayden more popular?

Hayden is more popular, ranked #154 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Hayden mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin).

Are King and Hayden boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Hayden is primarily a boy name.