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King vs Julius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#343
Total SSA Count
1,001
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Julius

Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman European American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#390
Total SSA Count
838
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

King Rank #343
Julius Rank #390

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #390 for Julius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is King or Julius more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Julius at #390 in the United States.

What do King and Julius mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin).

Are King and Julius boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Julius is primarily a boy name.

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