Kingston vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Kingston Rank #178

Gideon Rank #332

Kingston is more popular, ranked #178 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Kingston or Gideon more popular?

Kingston is more popular, ranked #178 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Kingston and Gideon mean?

Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kingston and Gideon boy or girl names?

Kingston is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.