Kying vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kying

Boy #25,579 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king, ruler, sovereign"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25,579
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ky

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Popularity Comparison

Kying Rank #25,579
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #25579 for Kying.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kying ___

  • Kying James
  • Kying Isaiah
  • Kying Elijah
  • Kying Andre
  • Kying Miles

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kying

Royal Reign Knox Ace

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kying or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kying at #25579 in the United States.

What do Kying and Theodore mean?

Kying means "king, ruler, sovereign" (Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Kying and Theodore boy or girl names?

Kying is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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