Wilson vs Kingston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Boy #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

American English Jamaican

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Wilson Rank #645

Kingston Rank #178

Kingston is more popular, ranked #178 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Kingston more popular?

Kingston is more popular, ranked #178 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Kingston mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Wilson and Kingston boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Kingston is primarily a boy name.