Kingston vs Robert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kingston

Boy #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

American English Jamaican

✓ All Clear

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 High Risk

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Kingston Rank #178

Robert Rank #90

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #178 for Kingston.

Is Kingston or Robert more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Kingston at #178 in the United States.

What do Kingston and Robert mean?

Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Kingston and Robert boy or girl names?

Kingston is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.