Ethan vs Kingston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19
Total SSA Count
8,170
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eth

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ethan Rank #19
Kingston Rank #178

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #178 for Kingston.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ethan ___

  • Ethan James
  • Ethan Cole
  • Ethan Thomas
  • Ethan Alexander
  • Ethan Grey
  • Ethan Joseph

Kingston ___

  • Kingston James
  • Kingston Lee
  • Kingston Oliver
  • Kingston Alexander
  • Kingston Cole
  • Kingston Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ethan

Emma Sophia Noah Olivia Lucas

If you choose Kingston

Hendrix Jagger Zuma Harlow Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethan or Kingston more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Kingston at #178 in the United States.

What do Ethan and Kingston mean?

Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin). Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Ethan and Kingston boy or girl names?

Ethan is primarily a boy name. Kingston is primarily a boy name.

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