King vs Legend

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 #157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"story to be read, remarkable person"

Origin: Latin

American

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King Rank #343

Legend Rank #157

Legend is more popular, ranked #157 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Legend more popular?

Legend is more popular, ranked #157 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Legend mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Legend means "story to be read, remarkable person" (Latin origin).

Are King and Legend boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Legend is primarily a boy name.