Eric vs Kingston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

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Eric Rank #252

Kingston Rank #178

Kingston is more popular, ranked #178 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Kingston more popular?

Kingston is more popular, ranked #178 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Kingston mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Eric and Kingston boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Kingston is primarily a boy name.