Houston

Boy's name

Houston is of Scottish origin, derived from the Old English words "hoh" meaning "hill" and "stun" meaning "settlement." It means "settlement on the hill."

Meaning From Hugh's town
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 381 Rising
Peak year 2021

Appears In These Collections

Names Starting With H

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Houston Alexander - MMA fighter
  • Houston Nutt - College football coach
  • Houston McTear - Sprinter
  • Houston Person - Jazz saxophonist
  • Houston Tumlin - Actor in "Talladega Nights"
  • Houston Rockets - NBA basketball team
  • Houston Dash - NWSL soccer team
  • Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo - Annual event
  • Houston Texans - NFL football team
  • Houston Chronicle - Newspaper in Texas

Brothers for Houston

Boy names closely related to Houston

Shepherd Raylan Hollis Kylan Judson Kyson Korbin Gunner

Sisters for Houston

Girl names closely related to Houston

Hadleigh Rayleigh Lillie Whitley Kynlee Addie Tinsley Brylee

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