King vs Sonny

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 #336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son, young boy"

Origin: English

American English Italian-American

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King Rank #343

Sonny Rank #336

Sonny is more popular, ranked #336 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Sonny more popular?

Sonny is more popular, ranked #336 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Sonny mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Sonny means "son, young boy" (English origin).

Are King and Sonny boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Sonny is primarily a boy name.