Louis vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Louis

Boy #236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior, renowned in battle"

Origin: Germanic/Frankish

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Louis Rank #236

King Rank #343

Louis is more popular, ranked #236 vs #343 for King.

Is Louis or King more popular?

Louis is more popular, ranked #236 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Louis and King mean?

Louis means "famous warrior, renowned in battle" (Germanic/Frankish origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Louis and King boy or girl names?

Louis is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.