King vs Karson

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 #398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of marsh-dwellers"

Origin: Old Norse/English

American English Scandinavian

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King Rank #343

Karson Rank #398

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #398 for Karson.

Is King or Karson more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Karson at #398 in the United States.

What do King and Karson mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are King and Karson boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Karson is primarily a boy name.