Nothing says “this kid has potential” quite like a name that means “king.” Whether you’re looking for a masculine, feminine, or unisex name, there are plenty of options that have kingly meanings to them that will let your child know how highly you think of them.
Reagan and Rory are both Irish names that are unisex. Reagan means “little king” and is more commonly used for girls, while Rory means “red king” and is more unisex.
The French name Leroy means “the king.” It was once pretty popular in the United States but has been in a steady decline since the 1930s. The name has occasionally been given to baby girls, but it’s predominantly used for boys.
If you want a kingly yet elegant name for a baby girl, consider the name Kinsley. The name is of English origin and means “king’s meadow.” The meadow suggests delicacy, but it still has a royal air about it.
If you want to skip the subtlety, you can name your child King. It’s English and means “monarch,” but the name alone is obviously royal. The name has been rarely but steadily used for boys since 1880, but has steadily risen in popularity since the mid-2000s. In the late 2010s, the name started to be used by girls.
Abhiraja
Meaning: Great king
Origin: Hindi
Gender: Boy
Abimelech
Meaning: Father is king
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Boy
Acestes
Meaning: A Trojan king from Greek mythology
Origin: Greek
Gender: Boy
Admetus
Meaning: A king of Pherae
Origin: Greek
Gender: Boy
Aegyptus
Meaning: King of Egypt; father of the Danaides
Origin: Greek
Gender: Boy
Ailesh
Meaning: King of all
Origin: Hindi
Gender: Boy
Ailill
Meaning: Mythical king of Connaught
Origin: Celtic
Gender: Boy
Alfred
Meaning: Name of a king
Origin: Anglo-Saxon
Gender: Boy
Amir/Amira
Meaning: King
Origin: Persian
Gender: Boy/Girl
Ancile
Meaning: A king of Rome
Origin: Latin
Gender: Boy
Arawn
Meaning: Mythical king of the Underworld
Origin: Celtic
Gender: Boy
Arthur
Meaning: From the Roman clan name Artorius, meaning noble, courageous. Famous bearer: Legendary sixth century King Arthur of Britain and his Round Table of knights.
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Atli
Meaning: King of the Huns
Origin: Norse
Gender: Boy
Attalus
Meaning: Name of a king
Origin: Latin
Gender: Boy
Belus
Meaning: King of Tyre
Origin: Latin
Gender: Boy
Boldizsar
Meaning: God bless the King
Origin: Hungarian
Gender: Boy
Briant
Meaning: Strong; He ascends. 10th century Brian Boru was a high king and great national hero of Ireland.
Origin: Celtic
Gender: Boy
Cerdic
Meaning: Name of a king
Origin: Anglo-Saxon
Gender: Boy
Clamedeus
Meaning: Name of a king
Origin: Arthurian Legend
Gender: Boy
Clovis
Meaning: Name of a king
Origin: French
Gender: Boy
Danaus
Meaning: King of Argos
Origin: Latin
Gender: Boy
Dareios
Meaning: Persian king
Origin: Greek
Gender: Boy
Dickran
Meaning: Name of a king
Origin: Armenian
Gender: Boy
Diomedes
Meaning: An evil king
Origin: Greek
Gender: Boy
Edred
Meaning: Name of a king
Origin: Anglo-Saxon
Gender: Boy
Eric
Meaning: Complete ruler
Origin: Norse
Gender: Boy
Fflergant
Meaning: Legendary king of Brittany
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Boy
Frodi
Meaning: Name of an ancient Danish king
Origin: Scandinavian
Gender: Boy
Garek
Meaning: Spear king
Origin: Teutonic
Gender: Boy
Haider
Meaning: Lion. King of jungle
Origin: Muslim
Gender: Boy
Indra
Meaning: King of the gods
Origin: Hindi
Gender: Girl
King
Meaning: Monarch
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Kinsley
Meaning: King’s meadow
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Kral
Meaning: King
Origin: Czech
Gender: Boy
Latinus
Meaning: King of Latium
Origin: Latin
Gender: Boy
Leroy
Meaning: The king
Origin: French
Gender: Boy
Lir
Meaning: A mythical king
Origin: Celtic
Gender: Boy
Menes
Meaning: Name of a king
Origin: Egyptian
Gender: Boy
Minos
Meaning: King of Crete
Origin: Latin
Gender: Boy
Narmer
Meaning: Name of a king
Origin: Egyptian
Gender: Boy
Oba
Meaning: King
Origin: Egyptian
Gender: Boy
Oswald
Meaning: Name of a king
Origin: Anglo-Saxon
Gender: Boy
Pellanor
Meaning: Name of a king
Origin: Arthurian Legend
Gender: Boy
Pentheus
Meaning: A king of Thebes
Origin: Greek
Gender: Boy
Pippin
Meaning: Name of a king
Origin: French
Gender: Boy
Reagan
Meaning: Little king
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Rey
Meaning: King
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Rory
Meaning: Little king
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Shesha
Meaning: King of serpents
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Tereus
Meaning: King of Thrace
Origin: Greek
Gender: Boy
