Meaning: King’s town
The story
An English surname from a place name referring to a king’s settlement. Its use as a modern given name carries a place-name history, rather than a literal claim to royal descent.
Nicknames
- King
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Lower in the latest US rankings
Style
- Modern
- Royal
Origins
Kingston comes from English.
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