Kingston vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kingston

Boy #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

American English Jamaican

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Kingston Rank #178

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #178 for Kingston.

Is Kingston or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Kingston at #178 in the United States.

What do Kingston and Alexander mean?

Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Kingston and Alexander boy or girl names?

Kingston is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.