Kingston vs Abel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kingston

Boy #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Kingston Rank #178

Abel Rank #220

Kingston is more popular, ranked #178 vs #220 for Abel.

Is Kingston or Abel more popular?

Kingston is more popular, ranked #178 compared to Abel at #220 in the United States.

What do Kingston and Abel mean?

Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin). Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kingston and Abel boy or girl names?

Kingston is primarily a boy name. Abel is primarily a boy name.