Prince vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Prince

Boy #404 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"royal son; prince"

Origin: Latin

English American African-American

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Prince Rank #404

King Rank #343

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

Is Prince or King more popular?

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

What do Prince and King mean?

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

Are Prince and King boy or girl names?

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