Alex vs Kingston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

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Alex Rank #205

Kingston Rank #178

Kingston is more popular, ranked #178 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Kingston more popular?

Kingston is more popular, ranked #178 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Kingston mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Alex and Kingston boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Kingston is primarily a boy name.