Name meaning
Kingston
means “king's town”
- Origin
- Old English
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- English, American, Jamaican
- Spellings
- Kingston · Kingsley
- Say it
- KINGZ-ton
- Letters
- 8
Researched meaning
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Kingston comes from English place names, from the Old English cyning, king, and tūn, settlement. Kingston upon Thames was where Saxon kings were crowned, and Kingston is the capital of Jamaica. It has become a popular boys' name in America.
Roots
From Old English cyning (king) + tūn (settlement).
Where it is used
A place name turned first name.
Kingston name FAQ
What does the name Kingston mean?
Kingston means “king's town”. From Old English cyning (king) + tūn (settlement).
Where does the name Kingston come from?
Kingston is of Old English origin. Today it is used in English, American, Jamaican families.
How do you pronounce Kingston?
Kingston is usually pronounced KINGZ-ton.
Is Kingston a boy's or a girl's name?
Kingston is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Kingston?
Related spellings and forms include Kingsley.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words.