King vs Louis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior, renowned in battle"

Origin: Germanic/Frankish

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King Rank #343

Louis Rank #236

Louis is more popular, ranked #236 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Louis more popular?

Louis is more popular, ranked #236 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Louis mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Louis means "famous warrior, renowned in battle" (Germanic/Frankish origin).

Are King and Louis boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Louis is primarily a boy name.