Kingston vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kingston

Boy #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Kingston Rank #178

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #178 for Kingston.

Is Kingston or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Kingston at #178 in the United States.

What do Kingston and Matthew mean?

Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Kingston and Matthew boy or girl names?

Kingston is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.