James vs Kingston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Boy #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

American English Jamaican

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James Rank #5

Kingston Rank #178

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #178 for Kingston.

Is James or Kingston more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kingston at #178 in the United States.

What do James and Kingston mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin).

Are James and Kingston boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kingston is primarily a boy name.