Abel vs Kingston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

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Abel Rank #220

Kingston Rank #178

Kingston is more popular, ranked #178 vs #220 for Abel.

Is Abel or Kingston more popular?

Kingston is more popular, ranked #178 compared to Abel at #220 in the United States.

What do Abel and Kingston mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Abel and Kingston boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Kingston is primarily a boy name.