King vs Raiden

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

King Rank #343
Raiden Rank #449

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #449 for Raiden.

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

Raiden ___

  • Raiden James
  • Raiden Cole
  • Raiden Alexander
  • Raiden Michael
  • Raiden Lee
  • Raiden Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose King

Major Duke Royal Prince Reign

If you choose Raiden

Zane Titan Kai Orion Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is King or Raiden more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Raiden at #449 in the United States.

What do King and Raiden mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Raiden means "thunder and lightning" (Japanese origin).

Are King and Raiden boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Raiden is primarily a boy name.

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