Kingston vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kingston

Boy #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Kingston Rank #178

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #178 for Kingston.

Is Kingston or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Kingston at #178 in the United States.

What do Kingston and John mean?

Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kingston and John boy or girl names?

Kingston is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.