Kaiden vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaiden

Boy #207 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#207
Total SSA Count
1,708
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kai, KK

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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

Kaiden Rank #207
King Rank #343

Kaiden is more popular, ranked #207 vs #343 for King.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kaiden ___

  • Kaiden James
  • Kaiden Lee
  • Kaiden Michael
  • Kaiden Ryan
  • Kaiden Cole
  • Kaiden Grey

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 Kaiden

Brayden Jayden Riley Logan Addison

If you choose King

Major Duke Royal Prince Reign

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaiden or King more popular?

Kaiden is more popular, ranked #207 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Kaiden and King mean?

Kaiden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Kaiden and King boy or girl names?

Kaiden is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.

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