Kingston vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kingston

Boy #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Jamaican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #178
Total SSA Count: 2,081
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Banks Stephen Elijah Russell

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Grayson

Boy #48 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #48
Total SSA Count: 6,211
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kingston Rank #178

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #178 for Kingston.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kingston or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Kingston at #178 in the United States.

What do Kingston and Grayson mean?

Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin). Grayson means "From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name" (English origin).

Are Kingston and Grayson boy or girl names?

Kingston is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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