Baby names that mean a king or ruler
786 names with a king or ruler in their meaning: 222 for girls, 483 for boys, 81 used for both. Every one comes with its meaning and the official birth figures for England and Wales and the US. 218 of them are still given to 40 or more babies a year.
Girls' names that mean a king or ruler
Given to at least 40 babies a year in the US or England and Wales.
- Kinsleyfrom the king's meadow; an English place name used as given name4,048 a year · the US, 2017
- Kimberlyfrom the wood of the royal forest1,823 a year · the US, 2017
- Raeganlittle king; a modern respelling of Reagan or Regan1,229 a year · the US, 2017
- Stephaniecrown; wreath; a form of Stephen1,126 a year · the US, 2017
- Kiralord or ruler; a form of Kyra817 a year · the US, 2017
- Averieruler of the elves; a modern respelling of Avery800 a year · the US, 2017
- Royaltyof or relating to a monarch; regal status or bearing790 a year · the US, 2017
- Harrietruler of the home757 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Kensleyfrom the king's meadow; a modern respelling of Kinsley657 a year · the US, 2017
- Hattieestate ruler; diminutive of Harriet325 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Meredithgreat ruler or magnificent ruler626 a year · the US, 2017
- Aubrieelf ruler; a form of Aubrey526 a year · the US, 2017
- Kimbervariant of Kimberley, from a place name meaning royal forest508 a year · the US, 2017
- Kinsleefrom the king's meadow; a feminine form of Kingsley454 a year · the US, 2017
- Fridapeaceful ruler; from Frithuric414 a year · the US, 2017
- Aubrielleelf ruler; form of Aubrey386 a year · the US, 2017
- Princessa royal female; a daughter of a king or prince379 a year · the US, 2017
- Erikaeternal ruler; feminine form of Erik365 a year · the US, 2017
- Ryannlittle king; feminine form of Ryan360 a year · the US, 2017
- Aubriellaelf ruler; elaborated form of Aubrey327 a year · the US, 2017
- Ericaeternal ruler; a form of Eric67 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Austynmajestic; spelling variant of Austin292 a year · the US, 2017
- Ailanichief or high chief277 a year · the US, 2017
- Aubrielf ruler; a form of Aubrey256 a year · the US, 2017
- Kensingtonroyal estate or town of the royal family249 a year · the US, 2017
- Aubriannaelf ruler; feminine elaboration of Aubrey241 a year · the US, 2017
- Fallondescended from the ruler238 a year · the US, 2017
- Queena woman of royal rank or status234 a year · the US, 2017
- Kinsleighking's meadow; a feminine respelling of Kingsley188 a year · the US, 2017
- Rhyanlittle king; a respelling of ryan183 a year · the US, 2017
- Kinleighroyal meadow; a feminine invented spelling of Kingsley175 a year · the US, 2017
- Lorenafrom Lorraine; crowned with laurel; a form of Lorain or Lauren54 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Aubrianaelf ruler; feminine elaboration of Aubrey146 a year · the US, 2017
- Kinseyking's victory137 a year · the US, 2017
- Emeribrave, powerful; industrious ruler; variant of Emery133 a year · the US, 2017
- Geraldinespear ruler; feminine form of Gerald132 a year · the US, 2017
- Kourtneyfrom the royal court; respelling of Courtney127 a year · the US, 2017
- Loricrowned with laurel; form of Laurie127 a year · the US, 2017
- Atarahcrown125 a year · the US, 2017
- Estefanycrown, wreath; a form of stephanie124 a year · the US, 2017
- Kenleeroyal meadow; a form of Kingsley121 a year · the US, 2017
- Estefaniacrowned with laurels; Spanish form of Stephania119 a year · the US, 2017
- Empresssovereign female ruler; title used as name106 a year · the US, 2017
- Ameerahprincess, female ruler76 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Stephanycrown; a feminine form of Stephen99 a year · the US, 2017
- Aubreighelf ruler; a modern spelling of Aubrey98 a year · the US, 2017
- Malkymy king; diminutive or variant of Malachi21 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Tiaracrown, tall cap worn by persians29 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Kambreeroyal fortress; a modern form of Kimberly86 a year · the US, 2017
- Malikaqueen; royalty27 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Henriettaestate ruler; feminine form of Henry83 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Aulaniroyal messenger81 a year · the US, 2017
- Kynsleyfrom the king's meadow; a modern respelling of Kinsley81 a year · the US, 2017
- Kensleighroyal meadow; a form of Kingsley79 a year · the US, 2017
- Normapattern; standard; rule79 a year · the US, 2017
- Avereeelf ruler; a respelling of Avery70 a year · the US, 2017
- Sadehonor bestows a crown69 a year · the US, 2017
- Aubryelf ruler; a form of Aubrey68 a year · the US, 2017
- Augustagreat, majestic; feminine form of Augustus66 a year · the US, 2017
- Ryannelittle king; a form of Ryan65 a year · the US, 2017
- Avaryruler of the elves; a respelling of Avery64 a year · the US, 2017
- Fallyndescended from the ruler; a modern respelling of Fallon with -yn suffix62 a year · the US, 2017
- Tiaraoluwacrown of God; tiara plus oluwa61 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Erickaeternal ruler; feminine form of eric59 a year · the US, 2017
- Stefanycrown or wreath; spelling variant of Stephanie59 a year · the US, 2017
- Kynsleighroyal meadow; variant of Kingsley55 a year · the US, 2017
- Kimnoble, royal; or variant of Kimberly54 a year · the US, 2017
- Kymberroyal forest; a modern respelling of Kimber or Kimberly54 a year · the US, 2017
- Aubreielf ruler; a spelling variant of Aubrey51 a year · the US, 2017
- Isisthrone; Egyptian goddess of magic and motherhood51 a year · the US, 2017
- Andromedaruler of men; maiden in Greek mythology50 a year · the US, 2017
- Ataracrown, wreath49 a year · the US, 2017
- Landrieland ruler; from Landric49 a year · the US, 2017
- Rikkipower and ruler; form of Richard or Rick48 a year · the US, 2017
- Kendyllroyal valley; a form of Kendall47 a year · the US, 2017
- Kimbellafrom the wood of the royal forest; elaborated form of Kimberly45 a year · the US, 2017
- Kimberlynfrom kimberley, from wood of the royal forest; feminized form45 a year · the US, 2017
- Landriland ruler; variant spelling of Landry45 a year · the US, 2017
144 rarer names that mean a king or ruler
Fewer than 40 babies a year in either country, which often means a name in wide use somewhere the records do not reach.
- Hennyestate ruler; a form of Henry
- Stefaniacrown or wreath; a form of Stephanie
- Stefaniecrowned; a form of stephanie
- Harriettestate ruler; a form of Harriet
- Makedabeautiful; Ethiopian royal name
- Friedapeaceful ruler; a form of Frida
- Kimberleefrom the wood of the royal forest; variant of kimberley
- Mansaking; ruler
- Hettieestate ruler; a form of Henrietta
- Estefanicrown, wreath; Spanish form of Stephanie
- Kennediehelmeted chief; variant of Kennedy
- Kimberlynnroyal forest; Kimberley with -lynn suffix
- Reaghanlittle king; a form of Reagan
- Aubriielf ruler; a form of Aubrey
- Austynnmajestic; a respelling of Austin
- Kimberleyfrom the wood of the royal forest
- Kinsliefrom the king's meadow; a form of Kingsley
- Stephaniacrowned; feminine form of Stephen
- Melekking or angel
- Emmeriework ruler; form of Emery
- Adaezedaughter of the king
- Freidapeaceful ruler; variant of Frida
- Ishanalord, ruler, one who desires
- Aubrieeelf ruler; a form of Aubrey
- Jovanamajestic; relating to Jupiter
- Kaiulanisea and royalty
- Aubreyannaelf ruler with grace; blend of Aubrey and Anna
- Agustinamajestic or venerable; a form of augustina
- Estephaniecrowned with a garland; a form of Stephanie
- Jailanimajestic; from arabic jalil
- Katrielgod is my crown
- Stefanicrown; a form of Stephanie
- Adesuwacrown has become wealth
- Harrietteestate ruler; a form of Harriet
- Malikahqueen, sovereign female
- Valeskastrong; glorious ruler; a form of Valérie or Valerie
- Vasilisaroyal; kingly; a form of Basilissa
- Aluraelf ruler; a form of Allura
- Alyricaelf ruler; feminine form of Alyric
- Aubreannaelf ruler; a form of Aubrey
- Aubryanaelf ruler; a form of Aubrey
- Isoldeice ruler, fair lady
- Ohemaaqueen or female ruler
- Retajcrown, diadem
- Hodayamy majesty is God, God is my splendor
- Raiaking, ruler
- Stevicrown; wreath; a form of Stephen
- Vasilikiroyal; feminine form of basilius
- Adaoradaughter of the king
- Adeolacrown has honor
- Aderinsolacrown brings wealth
- Fredericapeaceful ruler; feminine form of Frederick
- Kingsleighking's meadow; a form of Kingsley
- Kyndraroyal ruler; a form of Kendra
- Fredapeaceful ruler; a form of Frederica
- Kimberlinfrom Kimberley; wood of the royal forest
- Loraleelaurel crowned; a form of Laurel
- Ryanalittle king; feminine form of Ryan
- Aubreaelf ruler; a form of Aubrey
- Averyroseelf ruler rose; compound of Avery and Rose
- Ezinneking of the home
- Merrinfamous ruler; a form of Merrick or Meredith
- Duchessfemale ruler of a duchy, title
- Federicapeaceful ruler; feminine form of Frederick
- Kymberlyfrom the wood of the royal forest; form of Kimberly
- Meredythgreat ruler; a form of Meredith
- Stephenievariant of Stephanie; crowned with a wreath
- Adesewacrown wears a crown
- Aubreyellaelf ruler; a form of Aubrey
- Aurbreeelf ruler; a form of Aubrey
- Estephaniacrown; a form of Stephanie
- Kanishkagolden; a kushan emperor name
- Kimbreeroyal fortress; modern form of Kimberly
- Loralynnlaurel crowned; a form of Laurel
- Royelleroyal; feminine form of Roy
- Shahzodaking's daughter; royal princess
- Steffanycrown; a variant spelling of stephanie
- Tiarahcrown; a form of Tiara
- Tiarracrown; a form of Tiara
- Averyannaelf ruler; a form of Avery blended with anna
- Folasadehonor brings a crown
- Ilishadivine ruler; a form of Alisha
- Kemberlyfrom the royal forest; a form of Kimberly
- Kimberleighfrom kimberley, a place name meaning royal fortress
- Kimberliefrom kimberley, a place name meaning royal fortress
- Stephanicrown or garland; a form of Stephanie
- Adunoluwathis crown brings wealth
- Agostinamajestic, venerable; feminine form of augustus
- Aubryellaelf ruler with feminine suffix; form of Aubrey
- Derickaruler of the people; a form of Derrick
- Esthefanycrown; a form of Stephanie
- Kelilahcrown; a form of Kelila
- Kymberlynnfrom a royal fortress; a form of Kimberley
- Stefannycrown or wreath; a form of stephanie
- Tiaraoluwanimicrown of god's blessings to me
- Adepacrown reaches abundance
- Aderayocrown brings joy
- Adesolacrown has acquired wealth
- Aslihannoble lion; from aslan lion and han ruler
- Fridahpeaceful ruler; a form of Frieda
- Hattie-Maeestate ruler; form of Harriet with Mae
- Henrietteestate ruler; feminine form of Henry
- Hiilaniheavenly chief
- Kymberleeroyal fortress; a respelled form of Kimberley
- Nova-Reignnew; a form of Nova with Reign
- Oluwafeyikemigod gives me crown to wear
- Rajanaqueen or royal woman
- Shahanaroyal, kingly
- Shahreenroyal, relating to shah
- Stephanecrowned; french form of stephen
- Vasiliaroyal; a feminine form of Basil
- Adediwuracrown becomes beautiful; crown worthy of honor
- Adenikecrown is pleasant, beautiful
- Adetouncrown comes to us; crown increases our household
- Inkaruler or lord
- Maleekaa form of malik; queen or ruler
- Shahnoorroyal light
- Zaimaleader, chief
- Adaobidaughter of the king
- Adedunmolacrown has brought me wealth
- Aderomolacrown brings wealth and honor
- Adesuacrown dignifies the family
- Adunnicrown is sweet
- Avery-Roseelf ruler and flower; compound of Avery and Rose
- Frederikapeaceful ruler; a form of Frederica
- Harriet-Roseestate ruler; rose flower combined
- Hazoorpresence, majesty
- Incaruler or emperor of the incas
- Oluwadamipegod has given me to chieftain
- Shahiroyal; kingly
- Shehzadiprincess; daughter of a king
- Shrishalord of prosperity; auspicious ruler
- Taajcrown
- Ugoezeking of the land or noble ruler
- Gearldinespear ruler; variant of Geraldine
- Gerispear ruler; diminutive of Geraldine or Geri
- Gerrispear ruler; variant of Geri
- Gussiemajestic; a form of Augusta
- Kimberelyfrom the wood of the royal fortress; a spelling variant of Kimberley
- Kimberlifrom the wood of the royal fortress; a spelling variant of Kimberley
- Meridithgreat ruler; a variant of meredith
- Ronnamighty ruler; a form of Rona
- Steffaniecrown or garland; a form of Stephanie
- Stephainecrown or garland; a form of Stephanie
Boys' names that mean a king or ruler
Given to at least 40 babies a year in the US or England and Wales.
- Henryruler of the home2,295 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Arthurbear; the legendary king3,211 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Kingstonking's settlement or town3,047 a year · the US, 2017
- Ericeternal ruler2,757 a year · the US, 2017
- Malachimy messenger or my king2,514 a year · the US, 2017
- Richardpowerful ruler; brave power2,269 a year · the US, 2017
- Stevencrown; wreath2,148 a year · the US, 2017
- Harryruler of the home; from Henry1,718 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Derekruler of the people1,540 a year · the US, 2017
- Ericketernal ruler; a form of Erik or Eric1,433 a year · the US, 2017
- Enzoruler of the home; from Heinz617 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Walterruler of the army1,353 a year · the US, 2017
- Stephencrown, wreath1,321 a year · the US, 2017
- Ricardopowerful ruler; spanish form of richard1,160 a year · the US, 2017
- Hendrixestate ruler; a form of henry1,037 a year · the US, 2017
- Princeson of a king; royal title978 a year · the US, 2017
- Frederickpeaceful ruler; peaceful and powerful954 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Eriketernal ruler; ever powerful895 a year · the US, 2017
- Malikking or master160 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Kendrickroyal power; bold power781 a year · the US, 2017
- Cyrussun; royal name from ancient Persia729 a year · the US, 2017
- Estebancrowned with laurels; a form of Stephen724 a year · the US, 2017
- Royceson of the king; from roy720 a year · the US, 2017
- Derrickruler of the people; a form of Derek694 a year · the US, 2017
- Hankestate ruler; diminutive of Henry677 a year · the US, 2017
- Ronaldruler's advisor; power and counsel655 a year · the US, 2017
- Enriqueestate ruler; Spanish form of Henry597 a year · the US, 2017
- Donaldworld ruler; from Domhnall594 a year · the US, 2017
- Lawrenceof Laurentum or laurel-crowned584 a year · the US, 2017
- Rodrigofamous power; renowned ruler564 a year · the US, 2017
- Kingsleyking's meadow or clearing129 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Royking522 a year · the US, 2017
- Rexking217 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Rickypowerful ruler; diminutive of Richard369 a year · the US, 2017
- Augustinemajestic or venerable; the masculine form of Augusta316 a year · the US, 2017
- Stefancrown, wreath; form of Stephen95 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Merrickfamous ruler; a form of Meric or Merrick292 a year · the US, 2017
- Haroldarmy ruler, leader of warriors285 a year · the US, 2017
- Henrikruler of the home; a form of Henry283 a year · the US, 2017
- Rianlittle king or kingly140 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Geraldspear ruler or spear power269 a year · the US, 2017
- Reginaldruler of the realm counselor217 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Kaiseremperor; derived from Caesar229 a year · the US, 2017
- Leroythe king224 a year · the US, 2017
- Agustinvenerable, majestic; a form of Augustine219 a year · the US, 2017
- Alaricruler of all202 a year · the US, 2017
- Harrisson of harry; son of the home ruler103 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Ahmirprince; ruler; from Arabic emir194 a year · the US, 2017
- Stevecrown; wreath; a diminutive of Stephen186 a year · the US, 2017
- Gusvenerable or majestic; a diminutive of Augustus39 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Derickruler of the people; a form of Derek166 a year · the US, 2017
- Freddypeaceful ruler; a diminutive of Frederick135 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Vladimirruler of peace; peaceful ruler161 a year · the US, 2017
- Austenmajestic; dignified; a form of Augustine160 a year · the US, 2017
- Roderickfamous power; renowned ruler160 a year · the US, 2017
- Reynaldowise ruler; Spanish form of Reginald154 a year · the US, 2017
- Zeussky father; king of the gods150 a year · the US, 2017
- Fredrickpeaceful ruler; a variant spelling of Frederick33 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Broderickbroad ruler; from Broderick146 a year · the US, 2017
- Dereckruler of the people; variant spelling of Derek145 a year · the US, 2017
- PharaohEgyptian ruler; the great house145 a year · the US, 2017
- Kyzeremperor; a respelling of Keyser from Caesar142 a year · the US, 2017
- Riaanlittle king; a form of Rian or Ryan142 a year · the US, 2017
- Stephancrown or wreath; a form of Stephen141 a year · the US, 2017
- Tahjcrown; a modern respelling of Taj137 a year · the US, 2017
- Kentonsettlement of the keen or royal estate133 a year · the US, 2017
- Riyana form of Ryan; little king38 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Amauriwork ruler; a form of Amalric117 a year · the US, 2017
- Sultanruler; king117 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Henriestate ruler; French form of Henry32 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Fredpeaceful ruler; a form of Frederick65 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Laurencefrom laurentum; laurel crowned101 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Harriestate ruler; a form of Harry100 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Kanonrule, law94 a year · the US, 2017
- Malekking or angel26 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Estevancrown, wreath; a form of Stephen91 a year · the US, 2017
- Donbrown; ruler of the world; irish or latin origin90 a year · the US, 2017
- Fredypeaceful ruler; a form of Frederick90 a year · the US, 2017
- Stephoncrown; a form of Stephen90 a year · the US, 2017
- Hendrickestate ruler; a form of Henry89 a year · the US, 2017
- Basilroyal, kingly26 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Fitzgeraldson of gerald; gerald means spear ruler80 a year · the US, 2017
- Odena form of Odin, the chief god75 a year · the US, 2017
- Avirajking of birds72 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Kyngstonking's stone; an invented spelling of Kingston72 a year · the US, 2017
- Augustinvenerable or majestic; form of augustine13 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Kingstenking's settlement; a form of Kingston65 a year · the US, 2017
- Hendrika form of Henry; estate ruler64 a year · the US, 2017
- Rickbrave ruler; a form of richard62 a year · the US, 2017
- Maleekking; variant of Malik19 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Salaarwarrior or chief; form of Salih or Sulari61 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Aricever powerful ruler; a form of aeric58 a year · the US, 2017
- Prynceson of a king; royal title; modern respelling of Prince53 a year · the US, 2017
- Stefanocrown or wreath; italian form of Stephen51 a year · the US, 2017
- Federicopeaceful ruler; a form of Frederick22 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Jalilmighty; great; majestic50 a year · the US, 2017
- Oviea form of ovi, meaning heart or king50 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Ronya form of ronald, meaning ruler's advisor50 a year · the US, 2017
- Tudorruler of the people or theodoric50 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Maelprince; chief20 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Raeesleader, chief, captain49 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Edricwealthy ruler8 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Richiepower and ruler; form of Richard29 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Ronnyruler's advisor; a form of Ronald27 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Fredericpeaceful ruler; form of frederick21 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Vladrule, authority; short for Vladimir47 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Amaurywork ruler; a form of Amalric43 a year · the US, 2017
- Kendrixroyal power; a modern respelling of Kendrick43 a year · the US, 2017
- Rodrickfamous ruler; a form of Roderick43 a year · the US, 2017
- Arhaanregal, kingly, or noble37 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Kendricroyal ruler; a variant of kendrick42 a year · the US, 2017
- Alakaileader; chief; to lead the way40 a year · the US, 2017
- Conallhigh and mighty, chief strength16 a year · England and Wales, 2025
370 rarer names that mean a king or ruler
Fewer than 40 babies a year in either country, which often means a name in wide use somewhere the records do not reach.
- Austonmajestic stone; a form of Austin
- Jeraldspear ruler; a form of Gerald
- Henrykestate ruler; Polish form of Henry
- Malikikingly or royal
- Oswalddivine power; god's ruler
- Edrickprosperous ruler, wealthy powerful
- Fritzpeaceful ruler; a form of Frederick
- Reeganlittle king; invented spelling of Regan
- Rhodrifamous ruler, renowned king
- Rajking or rule
- Dirkruler of the people; a form of Derek
- Baltazarbel protects the king; form of Balthazar
- Aransmall king
- Ashurchief deity of assyria
- Eeroeternal ruler; finnish form of henry
- Hendersonson of henry; estate ruler's son
- Kaanrespected ruler; khan
- Rajaking, ruler, prince
- Rickipowerful ruler; a form of Richard
- Emericpowerful work, industrious ruler; a form of Emery
- Gustavstaff of the Goths, royal staff
- Rhydianruler or king; from Welsh rhydd (free)
- Ericksonson of Erik or eternal ruler
- Garrickspear ruler
- Richpowerful ruler; short for Richard
- Jerrodspear ruler; a form of Gerald
- Sedrickpeaceful ruler; a form of Sedgewick
- Waltruler of the army; a form of Walter
- Donnyworld ruler; diminutive of Donald
- Elricelf ruler; noble and powerful
- Etiennecrowned; French form of Stephen
- Garryspear ruler; a form of Gary or Gareth
- Johnhenrycompound of john and henry; god is gracious ruler
- Maliqueking or master; a form of Malik
- Ritchiepowerful ruler; a form of Richard
- Eryketernal ruler; a form of Eric
- Kingdavidking; beloved; compound given name
- Elimelechgod is my king
- Hendricksestate ruler; a form of Henry
- Rajveerking warrior; royal and brave
- Augustovenerable majestic; a form of Augustus
- Derikgifted ruler; variant of Derek
- Griffithstrong lord or fierce chief
- Laszlofamous ruler; from Ladislaus
- Vladislavglorious ruler, ruling with glory
- Enricoestate ruler; Italian form of Henry
- Leeroythe king; a form of Leroy
- Vasiliosroyal or kingly
- Emmerichwhole power; work ruler
- Shahmeerbrave king; lion-hearted
- Abdulmalikservant of the king; servant of Allah
- Audricnoble ruler; a form of audrey or aldric
- Brodrickbroad ruler; a form of Broderick
- Dericruler of the people; form of Derrick
- Elroythe king; from le roi
- Heinrichhome ruler; ruler of the estate
- Obaloluwaking owns this one
- Ericsonson of Erik; ever powerful ruler
- Maliqking; ruler
- Mirzaprince; a royal title
- Niyamrule or discipline
- Thierrypower of the people; ruler of the people
- Dierksruler of the people; form of derek
- Fredrikpeaceful ruler; Scandinavian form of Frederick
- Jalalglory, majesty, splendor
- Malachymy king; messenger; a form of Malachi
- Alarikruler of all; a form of Alaric
- Godricgod's power or rule
- Gurtajcrown of virtue or knowledge
- Maliekking; a form of Malik
- Oberonelf ruler; elf bright
- Steffancrown or wreath; Welsh form of Stephen
- Thiernomaster, chief, teacher
- Aldrichold ruler; wise ruler
- Gehrigspear rule; from Ger and rig
- Hailepower; from Ethiopian royal tradition
- Hakanruler; from Turkish hakan
- Henrickestate ruler; variant of Heinrich or Henry
- Riccopowerful ruler; a form of richard
- Rigopowerful ruler; a form of richard
- Shaheenfalcon; royal bird
- Stefencrown; a form of Stephen
- Ademidecrown fits the worthy one
- Darekdear ruler; a form of Derek
- Henriqueestate ruler; portuguese form of henry
- Henrryestate ruler; nonstandard spelling of henry
- Rajanking, ruler
- Shahanking; royal
- Eiriketernal ruler; a form of Erik
- Eriksoneternal ruler's son; patronymic form of Erik
- Halhome ruler; short form of henry
- Malickking, sovereign
- Reiskings
- Riccardostrong ruler; Italian form of Richard
- Roarkfamous ruler or champion
- Roarkefamous ruler or champion; variant of Roark
- Stevancrown or garland; a form of Stephen
- Balthazarbaal protects the king
- Khanruler or leader
- Midasthe golden touch; legendary king of Phrygia
- Navrajruler of ships; from nau and raj
- Reggie-Leeruler or adviser; compound name
- Shehbaazroyal falcon
- Zaimleader or chief
- Aldrinold; wise ruler; a form of aldwyn
- Arickruler of all; a form of Aeric or Alaric
- Donnovandark-haired chief; a variant of Donovan
- Friedrichpeaceful ruler
- Kasrabroken; a title of Persian kings
- Kendynroyal valley; a form of Kendall
- Menelikhe hath become king; ethiopian imperial name
- Ranbirwarrior king, victorious warrior
- Ruarired king; form of Rory
- Warrickwarrior ruler; variant of Warwick
- Xerxesruler of heroes
- Baldemarbold, famous prince or ruler
- Emyrking
- Fredricpeaceful ruler; variant of Frederick
- Gerryspear ruler; a form of Gerald
- Jedreka form of dedrick; ruler of the people
- Lordloaf-keeper; master or ruler
- Meilechmy king; a form of Malachi
- Rajvirking's warrior; from raj and vir
- Ranvirking's warrior; variant of Rajvir
- Rexfordford of the king
- Ronnie-Rayruler with ray of light; compound form
- Zedrickpowerful ruler; form of Cedric or Roderick
- Abdimalikservant of the king
- Aidricold ruler; a form of aldrich
- Daricka form of Derek or Derrick, ruler of the people
- Derrekruler of the people; a form of Derek
- Emmericindustrious ruler; form of Emmerich
- Freddie-Jamespeaceful ruler and supplanter; compound of Frederick and James
- Kayhanlord of the world; ruler
- Maalikking; master
- Meshachguest of the king; biblical name
- Sartajcrown; diadem; head of the crown
- Stefanoscrown or wreath; a form of Stephen
- Stefoncrown or wreath; a form of Stephen
- Abimelecmy father is king; form of Abimelech
- Baselroyal; kingly
- Basilioroyal; kingly; form of Basil
- Ffredipeaceful ruler; a form of Frederic
- Frederikpeaceful ruler
- Geraldospear ruler; a form of Gerald
- Kenrickbold ruler; a form of Kendrick
- Reinaldoadvice ruler; a form of Reginald
- Ronalruler's advisor; a form of Ronald
- Ronnie-Jamesruler's advisor; a form of Ronald
- Ruairidhred king
- Sardarleader, chief, commander
- Tajhcrown
- Adedamolacrown has come home; the crown returns home
- Arbaazmaster; lord; chief
- Arcangelchief angel; a form of Archangel
- Augustevenerable; majestic; french form of Augustus
- Bericspear ruler
- Estefancrowned with laurels; a form of Stephen
- Ezeking
- Garetspear ruler; a form of garrett
- Kendrikchief power; a form of Kendrick
- Kingslyfrom the king's clearing; variant of Kingsley
- Melikking
- Merekfamous ruler; a form of Merrick
- Mihrangenerous ruler; form of mehran
- Stepancrown; form of Stephen
- Stephanocrown; form of Stephen
- Ulrichwealth and power; noble ruler
- Ademolacrown has become wealthy
- Adewalecrown comes into wealth
- Agustinemajestic, venerable; a form of Augustine
- Aldricold ruler; a form of Aldrich
- Arrickpowerful ruler; variant of Alaric
- Augustena form of Augustus; majestic, venerable
- Augustinoa form of Augustus; majestic, venerable
- Deryckruler of the people; a form of derek
- Dewanroyal council, court official
- Edrianwealthy ruler; a form of Edric
- Eldrickold power; elder ruler
- Emperorone who commands; ruler of an empire
- Freddie-Leepeaceful ruler; compound name
- Fredericopeaceful ruler; variant of Frederick
- Gerritspear ruler; form of gerard
- Henningruler of the home; a form of Henry
- Jeroldspear ruler; a form of gerald
- Kennardbold ruler; strong and hardy
- Malikiahking; a form of Malik with Hebrew suffix
- Malloydescendant of Maolmhuaidh, chief devotee
- Melchizedekmy king is righteousness
- Renaldowise ruler; a form of Reginald
- Reynoldwise ruler; a form of Reginald
- Ronnie-Leeruler; a form of Ronald combined with Lee
- Rourkered king or descendant of Ruarc
- Roydenrye hill or royal hill
- Shahzaibking of beauty or royal beauty
- Shehzadking or prince; variant of Shahzad
- Vasilyroyal, kingly; a form of Basil
- Adedayocrown has come
- Adekunlecrown enters the home
- Auggiemajestic; a diminutive of Augustus or Augusta
- Chadricka form of Chadwick or Hadrian, warrior chief
- Cynanchief or leader
- Derreckruler of the people; a form of Derek
- Derrikruler of the people; a form of Derek
- Kanishka form of Kanishka; ancient Kushan emperor
- Kealiithe chief
- Keizeremperor; a form of Caesar
- Khanekhan or ruler; a form of Khan
- Merricpowerful ruler; a form of Merrick
- Metehanmoon khan or celestial ruler
- Ratuchief or lord
- Richardsonson of Richard; powerful and brave ruler
- Roaryred king; a form of Rory
- Roddyfamous ruler; a form of Roderick
- Samratemperor or sovereign ruler
- Shahzadson of a king or royal prince
- Shohjahonking of the world; noble ruler
- Stelioscrown; wreath; a form of Stelios
- Stephanoscrown; wreath
- Stivencrown; wreath; a form of Stephen
- Vasileroyal or kingly; form of Basil
- Adebayocrown meets joy
- Archie-Raybold archer and kingly; compound of Archie and Ray
- Augustynvenerable or majestic; form of augustine
- Balorthe demon king of Irish mythology
- Bazilroyal, kingly; a form of Basil
- Conroyhound of the king; from Ó Conradhaidheal
- Hendryruler of the home; a form of henry
- Miccochief
- Oheneking or chief
- Oseinoble or royal
- Reggie-Jamesruler of the realm; combining Reggie and James
- Rorkefamous ruler; a form of Rourke
- Samrajking of peace; ruler of equality
- Shahaanking or royal
- Shahramking of joy or happy king
- Shehryarking or royal ruler
- Steffencrown or garland; a form of Stephen
- Steffoncrown or garland; a form of Stephen
- Sukhrajhappiness and kingdom or rule
- Tupacroyal messenger or noble
- Wolfricwolf ruler; variant of wolfrik
- Wulfricwolf ruler
- Zoltonsultan; ruler
- Alericelf ruler; a form of Alberich
- Alrickelf ruler; a form of Aldric
- Aragornnoble king; fictional character from tolkien
- Chaudharylandlord, chief, or title of authority
- Chibuezegod is king
- Courtfrom the courtyard or royal court
- Czaremperor or ruler; from caesar
- Ebubeglory; greatness; majesty
- Edrikwealthy ruler; a form of edric
- Elricknoble ruler; a form of Elric
- Estevencrowned; a form of Steven or Stephen
- Gurshanguru's glory or majesty
- Kamronbekthrone of the victor
- Keiseremperor; a form of Kaiser
- Kennroyal; a form of Kenneth
- Kennetroyal; a form of Kenneth
- Keyseremperor; from caesar
- Malekhimy king; a form of malachi
- Malkielgod is my king
- Orrickspear rule; from Old English ord and ric
- Riordanroyal poet or bard
- Rodericfamous ruler; a form of Roderick
- Sardorleader, chief, prince
- Valdemarfamous ruler; valr ruler, mær famous
- Vasileiosroyal or kingly; a form of Basil
- Waltherruler of the army
- Adebolacrown meets wealth
- Adefolarincrown walks among the people
- Adeolucrown is wealth
- Aderemicrown brings dignity
- Alirezanoble king; compound of Ali and Reza
- Aroldoeagle ruler; a form of Harold
- Augustasvenerable, majestic; masculine form of Augusta
- Caneksnake; historical Maya ruler name
- Derricruler of the people; form of derek
- Dilrajsplendid king; dil (heart) and raj (rule)
- Divanroyal court or council
- Dorrelldear ruler; variant of Darrell
- Emirhanprince khan; ruler of rulers
- Enrichome ruler; catalan form of Henry
- Estabancrowned with laurels; a form of stephen
- Fitzroyson of the king; patronymic name
- Garrethspear ruler; a form of Garrett
- Guntajcrown of virtues
- Haroldoarmy ruler; a form of Harold
- Heneryestate ruler; archaic spelling of Henry
- Henrichestate ruler; a form of Henry
- Jagrajking of the world; victory of the lord
- Jefechief or boss
- John-Henryjehovah is gracious and estate ruler; compound form
- Kenricbold ruler; a form of Kendrick
- Kyawroyal; of the palace
- Landricland ruler; a form of Landry
- Lawrancefrom laurentum; crowned with laurel; a form of Lawrence
- Lazlofamous ruler; a form of Ladislaus
- Marrickfamous ruler; a form of Merrick
- Melchormy king is light; a wise man
- Nikeshruler of the night
- Obafemia king does not suffer disgrace
- Ohenebaprince; royal child
- Pharohvariant of Pharaoh; Egyptian ruler title
- Raoking or noble; a title
- Regalroyal; of or befitting a king
- Reggie-Raeroyal; a form of Regina with Rae
- Reginoroyal; relating to a king
- Rodelfamous ruler; a form of roderick
- Rodericusfamous ruler; latin form of roderick
- Rodriquezson of roderick; famous ruler
- Ronnie-Joeruler; warrior; combination name
- Sartaajking of the head, crown
- Shahbazroyal falcon; symbol of power
- Shahveerroyal hero, brave king
- Shaikchief, elder; a form of shaikh
- Shaikhchief, elder, wise man
- Shehbazroyal falcon, king of birds
- Steevecrown; wreath; variant of Steve from Stephen
- Vasilijeroyal; Serbian form of Basil
- Vasilisroyal; Greek form of Basil
- Adeniyicrown brings honor, prominence
- Adeyemicrown befits the king
- Aghacommander, chief, leader
- Balrajstrong king; mighty ruler
- Freddipeaceful ruler; a form of Frederick
- Jivrajlife king; living ruler
- Obanijesuking who gives praise to jesus
- Regadvice ruler; diminutive of Reginald
- Rory-Johnred king; a compound form
- Rory-Leered king; a compound form
- Roystontown of a royal or powerful man
- Shivrajking of Shiva
- Tajicrowned; wearing a crown
- Vinnie-Rayconquering; counsel ruler, compound name
- Abdul-Malikservant of the king
- Adedirecrown becomes worthy
- Adefemicrown favors me
- Alricelf ruler
- Auberonelf ruler; a form of Oberon
- Austin-Leemajestic and meadow; compound of Austin and Lee
- Eldricold ruler; a form of Aldrich
- Eric-Andreiever ruler; a hybrid of Eric and Andrei
- Frederikaspeaceful ruler; a form of Frederica
- Gustasmajestic; august; a form of Augustus
- Gustawmajestic; august; a form of Augustus
- Harry-Jamesestate ruler; james combined
- Harry-Thomasestate ruler; thomas combined
- Hazurpresence, majesty; variant of Hazoor
- Henry-Josephestate ruler combined with God will increase
- Henry-Leeestate ruler combined with meadow
- Ladislavglorious ruler
- Laurentiufrom Laurentum; laurel crowned
- Melchiorking of light; my king is light
- Oluwadamifegod has given me crown
- Oluwakoredegod brings honor and royalty
- Reggie-Thomasa form of Reginald combined with Thomas; ruler and twin
- Ryan-Juniorlittle king; a form of Ryan combined with Junior
- Sarwarleader, chief, commander
- Sehbaazroyal hawk; noble warrior
- Shahnawazroyal ruler; king of grace
- Sultaanruler; sovereign
- Tajvircrown bearer; victory with crown
- Traianof the Trajani tribe; roman emperor name
- Yagazieking or royalty
- Dicka form of Richard, strong ruler
- Dickiea form of Richard, strong ruler
- Gearldspear ruler; variant spelling of Gerald
- Jerroldspear ruler; a form of Gerald
Unisex names that mean a king or ruler
Given to at least 40 babies a year in the US or England and Wales.
- Averyruler of the elves10,365 a year · the US, 2017
- Ryanlittle king; descendent of rian8,422 a year · the US, 2017
- Aubreyelf ruler; noble strength6,029 a year · the US, 2017
- Reaganlittle king3,211 a year · the US, 2017
- Emerybrave, powerful; industrious ruler2,983 a year · the US, 2017
- Freddiepeaceful ruler; from Frederick2,526 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Augustmajestic, venerable; august one2,295 a year · the US, 2017
- Roryred king1,760 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Ronnieruler's counsel; from Ronald1,281 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Royalof the king; regal984 a year · the US, 2017
- Landryland ruler; from Landric602 a year · the US, 2017
- Steviecrowned with wreaths; a form of Stephen171 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Kenleyroyal meadow; form of Kingsley385 a year · the US, 2017
- Reyking; a form of Reyes377 a year · the US, 2017
- Reganlittle king or descendant of regan244 a year · the US, 2017
- Malakangel or king47 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Tajcrown177 a year · the US, 2017
- Rorired king; a form of Rory121 a year · the US, 2017
- Rickeypowerful ruler; a form of Richard86 a year · the US, 2017
- Royaleroyal; modern spelling of royale81 a year · the US, 2017
- Ruairired king; red-haired ruler77 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Shaanpride, majesty37 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Ryenlittle king; descendant of Rian; a respelling of Ryan62 a year · the US, 2017
- Ranaking; also used in Arabic for frog16 a year · England and Wales, 2025
- Donnelldark brown ruler; from Domhnall51 a year · the US, 2017
- Dietrichpeople's ruler; from Theodoric50 a year · the US, 2017
- Reyeskings42 a year · the US, 2017
54 rarer names that mean a king or ruler
Fewer than 40 babies a year in either country, which often means a name in wide use somewhere the records do not reach.
- Sheikhleader, elder, chief
- Arshthrone, dominion
- Ronnistrength; ruler; a form of Ronnie
- Shahking or ruler; from Old Persian khshayathiya
- Rigbyfrom the ridge settlement or ruler's settlement
- Avryelf ruler; a form of Aubrey
- Amerywork ruler; a form of Emery
- Avereyelf ruler; a form of Avery
- Indraking of the gods, wielder of thunder
- Manrajmind ruler or mental sovereignty
- Reynoldsson of reynold; reynold means ruler's advisor
- Garlanda wreath or crown of flowers
- Ericheternal ruler
- Hendryxhome ruler; a modern spelling of Hendrix
- Jarrellvariant of Jarrett; spear ruler
- Rickiepowerful ruler; a form of Richard
- Raganlittle king; variant of Regan
- Sovereignsupreme ruler; highest authority
- Lorainefrom lorraine; laurel crowned; a form of lorraine
- Aubreelf ruler; a form of Aubrey
- Lorenzafrom Laurentum; laurel crowned; a form of Lawrence or Laura
- Adecrown
- Amiriprince, ruler
- Raiking; ruler
- Yumason of the chief; from the Yuma people
- Alyricelf ruler; a modern spelling of Alrick or Aldric
- Ebubechukwuking does not joke; god is supreme
- Terrillhard power; strong ruler
- Jerispear ruler; a form of jerry or geraldine
- Rajahking, ruler, prince
- Adeoluwacrown brings wealth or abundance
- Dedrica form of Dedrick, ruler of the people
- Auberyelf ruler; a form of Aubrey
- Kimballroyal bold warrior; from Old English cynebeald
- Shakastrong one; historically a Zulu king
- Waldoruler of the realm; a form of Oswald
- Augievenerable; majestic; a diminutive of Augustus
- Breninking
- Detrickruler of the people; a form of dietrich
- Reginalruler's adviser; a form of Reginald
- Regisof the king or royal
- Adetokunbocrown has come from across the sea
- Kimmyroyal fortress; diminutive of Kimberly
- Rodriguezson of Rodrígo; famous ruler
- Fredipeaceful ruler; a form of Frederick
- Nkosiking or chief
- Gursehajguru's victory; guru's majesty
- Kenneyroyal; a form of Kenneth
- Kenniroyal; a form of Kenneth
- Meridethgreat ruler; form of meredith
- Mosione who is first; chief
- Steveecrown or wreath; a form of steve
- Adedoyincrown becomes joyful
- Amarywork ruler; a form of Amory
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