King - name meaning, origin

The boy's name King \k(i)-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "king". One of several titles occasionally used as given names. Other male title names are Caesar, Count, Czar, Duke, Earl, Khanh, Prince, and Marquis. Modern use may be inspired by Martin Luther King.

Similar baby names are Bing and Ring.

King is a somewhat common first name for men (#1055 out of 1220) and an even more common last name for both men and women (#30 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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