John vs Kingston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Johnny, Jack, Jonny

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

John Rank #21
Kingston Rank #178

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #178 for Kingston.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

John ___

  • John Thomas
  • John Michael
  • John William
  • John Patrick
  • John Edward
  • John Henry

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 John

Mary James Catherine Patrick Elizabeth

If you choose Kingston

Hendrix Jagger Zuma Harlow Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Kingston more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Kingston at #178 in the United States.

What do John and Kingston mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin).

Are John and Kingston boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Kingston is primarily a boy name.

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