Stephen vs Kingston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

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Boy #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

American English Jamaican

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Stephen Rank #378

Kingston Rank #178

Kingston is more popular, ranked #178 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Kingston more popular?

Kingston is more popular, ranked #178 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Kingston mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Stephen and Kingston boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Kingston is primarily a boy name.