James vs Kingston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kingston Rank #178

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #178 for Kingston.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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 James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kingston

Hendrix Jagger Zuma Harlow Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kingston more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kingston at #178 in the United States.

What do James and Kingston mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin).

Are James and Kingston boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kingston is primarily a boy name.

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