Zion vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zion

Boy #151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"highest point, citadel of Jerusalem"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Rastafarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#151
Total SSA Count
2,359
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#343
Total SSA Count
1,001
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Zion Rank #151
King Rank #343

Zion is more popular, ranked #151 vs #343 for King.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zion or King more popular?

Zion is more popular, ranked #151 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Zion and King mean?

Zion means "highest point, citadel of Jerusalem" (Hebrew origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Zion and King boy or girl names?

Zion is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.

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