Kingston vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kingston

Boy #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

American English Jamaican

✓ All Clear

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

English German American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Kingston Rank #178

Max Rank #175

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #178 for Kingston.

Is Kingston or Max more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Kingston at #178 in the United States.

What do Kingston and Max mean?

Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Kingston and Max boy or girl names?

Kingston is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.