King vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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King Rank #343

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Paul mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are King and Paul boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.