Kingston vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kingston

Boy #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Kingston Rank #178

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #178 for Kingston.

Is Kingston or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Kingston at #178 in the United States.

What do Kingston and Leon mean?

Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Kingston and Leon boy or girl names?

Kingston is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.