Ian vs Kingston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Boy #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

American English Jamaican

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Ian Rank #75

Kingston Rank #178

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #178 for Kingston.

Is Ian or Kingston more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Kingston at #178 in the United States.

What do Ian and Kingston mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Ian and Kingston boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Kingston is primarily a boy name.