Name Detail
King is the given name or nickname of:
King is the given name or nickname of:
A boy name with 1 syllables. Currently considered rare.
Explore how the popularity of King has changed over the last two decades.
The name King is of English origin and traditionally refers to a male ruler of a sovereign state. While often a surname, it has also been adopted as a given name, sometimes as a reference to royalty or leadership. Its usage as a first name, though less common than many others, carries connotations of power and distinction.
Martin Luther King Jr., B.B. King, Carole King, Stephen King, Rodney King
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