Cagney vs Kying

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kying

Boy #25,579 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king, ruler, sovereign"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25,579
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ky

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Popularity Comparison

Cagney Rank #25,462
Kying Rank #25,579

Cagney is more popular, ranked #25462 vs #25579 for Kying.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Kying ___

  • Kying James
  • Kying Isaiah
  • Kying Elijah
  • Kying Andre
  • Kying Miles

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cagney or Kying more popular?

Cagney is more popular, ranked #25462 compared to Kying at #25579 in the United States.

What do Cagney and Kying mean?

Kying means "king, ruler, sovereign" (Old English origin).

Are Cagney and Kying boy or girl names?

Cagney is primarily a boy name. Kying is primarily a boy name.

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