Kingston vs James

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 #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Kingston Rank #178

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #178 for Kingston.

Is Kingston or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kingston at #178 in the United States.

What do Kingston and James mean?

Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kingston and James boy or girl names?

Kingston is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.