Jacob vs Kingston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacob

Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

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Jacob Rank #41

Kingston Rank #178

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #178 for Kingston.

Is Jacob or Kingston more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Kingston at #178 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Kingston mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Jacob and Kingston boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Kingston is primarily a boy name.