King vs Kian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #417 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish

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King Rank #343

Kian Rank #417

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #417 for Kian.

Is King or Kian more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Kian at #417 in the United States.

What do King and Kian mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Kian means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish origin).

Are King and Kian boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Kian is primarily a boy name.