King vs Jared

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 #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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King Rank #343

Jared Rank #394

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #394 for Jared.

Is King or Jared more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Jared at #394 in the United States.

What do King and Jared mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin).

Are King and Jared boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Jared is primarily a boy name.