Jackson vs Kingston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Boy #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

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Jackson Rank #35

Kingston Rank #178

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #178 for Kingston.

Is Jackson or Kingston more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Kingston at #178 in the United States.

What do Jackson and Kingston mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin). Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Jackson and Kingston boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. Kingston is primarily a boy name.