King vs Orion

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 #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

English American Greek

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King Rank #343

Orion Rank #326

Orion is more popular, ranked #326 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Orion more popular?

Orion is more popular, ranked #326 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Orion mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin).

Are King and Orion boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Orion is primarily a boy name.