Raymond vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raymond

Boy #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Raymond Rank #380

King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #380 for Raymond.

Is Raymond or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Raymond at #380 in the United States.

What do Raymond and King mean?

Raymond means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Raymond and King boy or girl names?

Raymond is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.