Holden vs Kingston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holden

Boy #281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"deep valley; hollow valley"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#281
Total SSA Count
1,205
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Holdy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Holden Rank #281
Kingston Rank #178

Kingston is more popular, ranked #178 vs #281 for Holden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Holden ___

  • Holden James
  • Holden Cole
  • Holden William
  • Holden Thomas
  • Holden Gray
  • Holden Reed

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 Holden

Hudson Parker Wren Sloane Sawyer

If you choose Kingston

Hendrix Jagger Zuma Harlow Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holden or Kingston more popular?

Kingston is more popular, ranked #178 compared to Holden at #281 in the United States.

What do Holden and Kingston mean?

Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin). Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Holden and Kingston boy or girl names?

Holden is primarily a boy name. Kingston is primarily a boy name.

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