King vs Kingston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Boy #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

American English Jamaican

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King Rank #343

Kingston Rank #178

Kingston is more popular, ranked #178 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Kingston more popular?

Kingston is more popular, ranked #178 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Kingston mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin).

Are King and Kingston boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Kingston is primarily a boy name.