Alexander vs Kingston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

Greek English Russian Scottish German

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Boy #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

American English Jamaican

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Alexander Rank #27

Kingston Rank #178

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #178 for Kingston.

Is Alexander or Kingston more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Kingston at #178 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Kingston mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Alexander and Kingston boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Kingston is primarily a boy name.