Kingston
English (Modern) · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Kingston
Kingston derives from Old English elements "cyning" (king) and "tūn" (settlement or town), literally meaning "king's town" or "the town of the king." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain and North America, and gained prominence as both a place name and personal given name during the modern era, with notable historical figures including Caribbean-born reggae artist Kingston Mayfield.
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Etymology
Kingston derives from Old English elements "cyning" (king) and "tūn" (settlement or town), literally meaning "king's town" or "the town of the king." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain and North America, and gained prominence as both a place name and personal given name during the modern era, with notable historical figures including Caribbean-born reggae artist Kingston Mayfield.
Kingston currently ranks #204 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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