Benjamin vs Kingston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benjamin

Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English French

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Boy #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

American English Jamaican

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Benjamin Rank #11

Kingston Rank #178

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #178 for Kingston.

Is Benjamin or Kingston more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Kingston at #178 in the United States.

What do Benjamin and Kingston mean?

Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Benjamin and Kingston boy or girl names?

Benjamin is primarily a boy name. Kingston is primarily a boy name.