King
English · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name King
# King
The name King derives from the Old English word "cyning," meaning a male monarch or ruler, and is rooted in Proto-Germanic linguistic origins referring to someone of royal status or authority.
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Etymology
# King
The name King derives from the Old English word "cyning," meaning a male monarch or ruler, and is rooted in Proto-Germanic linguistic origins referring to someone of royal status or authority. The name has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States among African American communities as both a surname and given name, with notable historical figures including Martin Luther King Jr. and B.B. King.
King currently ranks #405 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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