Kingston vs Marcus

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 #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Roman English German Scandinavian African-American

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Kingston Rank #178

Marcus Rank #256

Kingston is more popular, ranked #178 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Kingston or Marcus more popular?

Kingston is more popular, ranked #178 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Kingston and Marcus mean?

Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Kingston and Marcus boy or girl names?

Kingston is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.