Kingston vs River

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 #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

English American Australian

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Kingston Rank #178

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #178 for Kingston.

Is Kingston or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Kingston at #178 in the United States.

What do Kingston and River mean?

Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Kingston and River boy or girl names?

Kingston is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.