Kingston vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kingston

Boy #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

American English Jamaican

✓ All Clear

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

English Dutch Greek

✓ All Clear

Kingston Rank #178

Xander Rank #216

Kingston is more popular, ranked #178 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Kingston or Xander more popular?

Kingston is more popular, ranked #178 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Kingston and Xander mean?

Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Kingston and Xander boy or girl names?

Kingston is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.