King vs Prince

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #404 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"royal son; prince"

Origin: Latin

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King Rank #343

Prince Rank #404

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #404 for Prince.

Is King or Prince more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Prince at #404 in the United States.

What do King and Prince mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Prince means "royal son; prince" (Latin origin).

Are King and Prince boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Prince is primarily a boy name.