Max vs Kingston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

English German American Scandinavian

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Boy #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

American English Jamaican

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Max Rank #175

Kingston Rank #178

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #178 for Kingston.

Is Max or Kingston more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Kingston at #178 in the United States.

What do Max and Kingston mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Max and Kingston boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Kingston is primarily a boy name.