King - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name King \k(i)-ng\ 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 an uncommon male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name King. Click here to compare King with related baby names.