King vs Kayson

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 #291 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rejoice, healer"

Origin: American/Persian

American

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King Rank #343

Kayson Rank #291

Kayson is more popular, ranked #291 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Kayson more popular?

Kayson is more popular, ranked #291 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Kayson mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Kayson means "rejoice, healer" (American/Persian origin).

Are King and Kayson boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Kayson is primarily a boy name.