Arthur vs Kingston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Boy #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

American English Jamaican

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

Kingston Rank #178

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #178 for Kingston.

Is Arthur or Kingston more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Kingston at #178 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Kingston mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Arthur and Kingston boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Kingston is primarily a boy name.