River vs Kingston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

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River Rank #112

Kingston Rank #178

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #178 for Kingston.

Is River or Kingston more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Kingston at #178 in the United States.

What do River and Kingston mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin).

Are River and Kingston boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Kingston is primarily a boy name.