Memphis vs Boston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Memphis

Boy #589 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"enduring and beautiful"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer)

American Southern US Ancient Egyptian

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Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Memphis Rank #589

Boston Rank #628

Memphis is more popular, ranked #589 vs #628 for Boston.

Is Memphis or Boston more popular?

Memphis is more popular, ranked #589 compared to Boston at #628 in the United States.

What do Memphis and Boston mean?

Memphis means "enduring and beautiful" (Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer) origin). Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin).

Are Memphis and Boston boy or girl names?

Memphis is primarily a boy name. Boston is primarily a boy name.