Kingston vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kingston

Boy #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Kingston Rank #178

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #178 for Kingston.

Is Kingston or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Kingston at #178 in the United States.

What do Kingston and Kai mean?

Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Kingston and Kai boy or girl names?

Kingston is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.