King vs Zachary

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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Zachary

Boy #194 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American French Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#194
Total SSA Count
1,835
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zach, Zack, Zac

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

King Rank #343
Zachary Rank #194

Zachary is more popular, ranked #194 vs #343 for King.

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

Zachary ___

  • Zachary James
  • Zachary Thomas
  • Zachary Michael
  • Zachary Alexander
  • Zachary Ryan
  • Zachary David

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose King

Major Duke Royal Prince Reign

If you choose Zachary

Nathan Caleb Joshua Hannah Rachel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is King or Zachary more popular?

Zachary is more popular, ranked #194 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Zachary mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Zachary means "God has remembered" (Hebrew origin).

Are King and Zachary boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Zachary is primarily a boy name.

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