Atreus vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Atreus

Boy #495 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fearless, not cowardly"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#495
Total SSA Count
622
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Atro, Rey, Tree

Playground Safety Score

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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
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Popularity Comparison

Atreus Rank #495
King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #495 for Atreus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Atreus ___

  • Atreus James
  • Atreus Cole
  • Atreus Grey
  • Atreus Reid
  • Atreus Orion
  • Atreus Zane

King ___

  • King James
  • King David
  • King Alexander
  • King Emmanuel
  • King Solomon
  • King Theodore

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Atreus

Achilles Leonidas Cassandra Persephone Orion

If you choose King

Major Duke Royal Prince Reign

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atreus or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Atreus at #495 in the United States.

What do Atreus and King mean?

Atreus means "fearless, not cowardly" (Greek origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Atreus and King boy or girl names?

Atreus is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.

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