Kingston vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kingston

Boy #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

American English Jamaican

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Kingston Rank #178

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #178 for Kingston.

Is Kingston or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Kingston at #178 in the United States.

What do Kingston and Beau mean?

Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Kingston and Beau boy or girl names?

Kingston is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.