Kingston vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kingston

Boy #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Kingston Rank #178

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #178 for Kingston.

Is Kingston or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Kingston at #178 in the United States.

What do Kingston and Nicholas mean?

Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Kingston and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Kingston is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.