90 Names That Mean King, Queen, or Royalty

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Naming expert Natalie Mulholland shares kingly names for boys & girls

Co-authored by Natalie Mulholland and Raven Minyard, BA

Last Updated: January 7, 2026 Fact Checked

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You’re probably going to treat your baby like they’re royalty, so give them a kingly name to match! In this article, we’ve compiled a list of 90 names for boys and girls that mean “king,” “queen,” or “royalty,” with help from naming expert Natalie Mulholland. Keep reading to find the perfect name for your little prince or princess!

What names mean “king”?

Naming expert Natalie Mulholland says her favorite names that mean “king” for boys and girls include Roy, Ray, Malik, Regina, Zara, Sarah, and Rhiannon. Other names with regal meanings include Basil (Greek for “kingly”), Idris (Greek for “like a king”), Leroy (French for “the king”), and Rey (Spanish for “king”).

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Popular Names That Mean “King”

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   Consider unique and popular names that mean “king.” If you want to set your baby up for success, why not name them after royalty? Because many countries around the world had or still have a royal family, there’s no shortage of names that mean “king” or “ruler.” Here are some examples:

   • Ade (Yoruba for “royal, crown”)
   • Alaric (Germanic for “all-powerful ruler”)
   • Anax (Greek for “king, leader”)
   • Ara (Armenian for “king”)
   • Basil (Greek for “royal, kingly”)
   • Hansraj (Sanskrit for “king of swans”)
   • Heinrich (German for “home of the king”)
   • Idris (Greek for “like a king”)
   • Kgosi (Tswana for “king, chief”)
   • Kian (Persian for “king, foundation”)
   • King (English for “king”)
   • Kingsley (English for “king’s meadow”)
   • Leroy (French for “the king”)
   • Malik (Arabic for “king, sovereign”)
   • Raj (Sanskrit for “rule, king”)
   • Rajan (Sanskrit for “ruler”)
   • Rajesh (Sanskrit for “ruler of the kings”)
   • Ray (English for “king”)
   • Reagan (Irish for “little king”)
   • Regulus (Latin for “prince, little king”)
   • Rex (Latin for “king”)
   • Rey (Spanish for “king”)
   • Rhodri (Welsh for “wheel king”)
   • Rian (Irish for “little king”)
   • Richard (German for “powerful ruler”)
   • Rory (Celtic for “red king”)
   • Roy (English for “king”)
   • Ruaidhri (Irish for “red king”)
   • Sargon (Hebrew for “king”)
   • Shahjahan (Urdu for “king of the world”)
   • Sultan (Arabic for “ruler”)

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   Natalie Mulholland is a naming expert and content creator who focuses on sharing a name’s origin, meaning, category, notable people, and more.
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Royal Names for Boys

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   Pick a regal name for your little prince. If you’re not a fan of any boys’ names that directly mean “king,” there are plenty of other royal options to choose from. Many boys’ names mean things like “ruler” or “protector,” which allude to royalty. Here are some examples:

   • Adelio (Spanish for “father of the little prince”)
   • Alexander (Greek for “defender of the people”)
   • Alfred (English for “elf counsel”)
   • Arthur (Celtic for “bear;” after King Arthur)
   • Augustus (Latin for “great, venerable”)
   • Baron (English for “young warrior”)
   • Brennus (Celtic for “king, prince, raven”)
   • Cadeyrn (Welsh for “battle king”)
   • Charles (German for “free man;” after King Charles)
   • Conrad (German for “bold ruler”)
   • Conri (Irish Gaelic for “wolf king”)
   • Constantine (Latin for “constant”)
   • Cyril (Greek for “lord, master”)
   • Darian (Persian for “one with kingly traits”)
   • Delroy (French for “of the king”)
   • Donald (Scottish for “world ruler”)
   • Donovan (Irish for "chieftain, dark-haired leader”)
   • Edmund (English for “wealthy protector”)
   • Edward (English for “wealthy guardian”)
   • Emyr (Welsh for “king, lord”)
   • Eric (Scandinavian for “eternal ruler”)
   • Felix (Latin for “lucky, successful”)
   • Fitzroy (English for “son of the king”)
   • Frederick (German for “peaceful ruler”)
   • Griffin (Latin for “strong lord”)
   • Harold (Scandinavian for “army ruler”)
   • Henry (German for “ruler of the home”)
   • Magnus (Latin for “great”)
   • Prince (Latin for “chief, son of a king”)
   • Vladimir (Slavic for “renowned prince, universal ruler”)

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Royal Names for Girls

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   Choose a powerful name for your little princess. While there are a few girls’ names that mean “king,” many more refer to royalty or nobility in general. Some even mean “princess,” making them great options for your baby girl. Here are some royal, feminine names to choose from:

   • Adaeze (Igbo for “eldest daughter of the king”)
   • Aubrey (English for “elf ruler”)
   • Avery (English for “ruler of the elves”)
   • Daria (Persian and Latin for “kingly or possess well”)
   • Geraldine (German and French for “ruler with the spear”)
   • Golshah (Persian for “flower of the king”)
   • Harriet (English for “estate ruler”)
   • Henrietta (German for “estate ruler”)
   • Isolde (Welsh and German for “ice ruler”)
   • Juno (Latin for “queen of the heavens, young”)
   • Kinsley (English for “king’s meadow”)
   • Landry (French and English for “ruler”)
   • Lijun (Chinese for “power, influence, beautiful, lovely”)
   • Maelle (French for “chief, prince”)
   • Maelys (French for “chief, prince”)
   • Meredith (Welsh for “great ruler”)
   • Mira (Arabic for “princess, royal lady”)
   • Morrigan (Irish for “phantom queen”)
   • Nkosazana (Xhosa for “princess”)
   • Orla (Irish for “golden princess”)
   • Rana (Norse for “queenly”)
   • Regina (Latin for “queen”)
   • Reina (Spanish for “queen”)
   • Rhiannon (Welsh for “divine queen”)
   • Sadie (Hebrew for “princess”)
   • Sarah (Hebrew for “princess, noblewoman”)
   • Sarai (Hebrew for “princess”)
   • Sigourney (French for “the conqueror”)
   • Tiana (Slavic for “fairy queen”)
   • Zadie (English for “princess”)
   • Zara (Arabic for “princess”)
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