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Kingston
BoyEnglish origin · /KING-stun/ · classic
Meaning: King's town.
Popularity 79/1002 syllables↓ Falling
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Today, Kingston is a popular, familiar name (popularity 79/100).
It is less common today than at its historical peak.
The name Kingston is of Old English origin, derived from the words 'cyning' (king) and 'tun' (town or settlement). It historically referred to a settlement associated with royalty or a king's estate. The name has been used as both a given name and a surname, and it is also the name of several cities and towns in English-speaking countries.
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