King
king
Popularity
#342
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
English
Total Births
37,080
Peak Year
#2,703 in 2017
First Recorded
1880
Style
Strong & Bold, Royal & Regal
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
King is an English surname-turned-first name, directly referring to a monarch or ruler.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Martin Luther King Jr.
American civil rights leader and activist.
King Vidor
American film director, screenwriter, and producer.
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Meaning
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