Kingston vs Benjamin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kingston

Boy #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Kingston Rank #178

Benjamin Rank #11

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #178 for Kingston.

Is Kingston or Benjamin more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Kingston at #178 in the United States.

What do Kingston and Benjamin mean?

Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin). Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kingston and Benjamin boy or girl names?

Kingston is primarily a boy name. Benjamin is primarily a boy name.