Nicholas vs Kingston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

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Nicholas Rank #117

Kingston Rank #178

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #178 for Kingston.

Is Nicholas or Kingston more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Kingston at #178 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Kingston mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Nicholas and Kingston boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Kingston is primarily a boy name.