Matthew vs Kingston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Boy #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

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Matthew Rank #33

Kingston Rank #178

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #178 for Kingston.

Is Matthew or Kingston more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Kingston at #178 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Kingston mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Matthew and Kingston boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Kingston is primarily a boy name.