Kingston vs Cody

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 #289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish Australian

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Kingston Rank #178

Cody Rank #289

Kingston is more popular, ranked #178 vs #289 for Cody.

Is Kingston or Cody more popular?

Kingston is more popular, ranked #178 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do Kingston and Cody mean?

Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kingston and Cody boy or girl names?

Kingston is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.