King vs Prince

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Prince

Boy #404 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"royal son; prince"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#404
Total SSA Count
797
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Pri, Prin, Priny

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Popularity Comparison

King Rank #343
Prince Rank #404

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #404 for Prince.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

King ___

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

Prince ___

  • Prince Alexander
  • Prince James
  • Prince Emmanuel
  • Prince Michael
  • Prince David
  • Prince Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is King or Prince more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Prince at #404 in the United States.

What do King and Prince mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Prince means "royal son; prince" (Latin origin).

Are King and Prince boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Prince is primarily a boy name.

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