Farol vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Farol

Girl #66,829 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lighthouse, lantern, beacon"

Origin: Portuguese/Arabic via Greek

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Spanish Brazilian Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#66,829
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Faro, Roli

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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

Farol Rank #66,829
King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #66829 for Farol.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Farol ___

  • Farol Luna
  • Farol Marina
  • Farol Isabel
  • Farol Lucia
  • Farol Sofia

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 Farol

Coral Marina Pedro Rodrigo

If you choose King

Major Duke Royal Prince Reign

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farol or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Farol at #66829 in the United States.

What do Farol and King mean?

Farol means "lighthouse, lantern, beacon" (Portuguese/Arabic via Greek origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Farol and King boy or girl names?

Farol is primarily a girl name. King is primarily a boy name.

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