Ronin vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ronin

Boy #494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"masterless samurai"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese 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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Ronin Rank #494

King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #494 for Ronin.

Is Ronin or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Ronin at #494 in the United States.

What do Ronin and King mean?

Ronin means "masterless samurai" (Japanese origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Ronin and King boy or girl names?

Ronin is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.