Dylan vs Kingston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh English American Irish

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Boy #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

American English Jamaican

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Dylan Rank #28

Kingston Rank #178

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #178 for Kingston.

Is Dylan or Kingston more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Kingston at #178 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Kingston mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Dylan and Kingston boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Kingston is primarily a boy name.