King vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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King Rank #343

Stephen Rank #378

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is King or Stephen more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do King and Stephen mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are King and Stephen boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.