Adolf vs Houston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adolf

Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,599
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Houston

Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

Cultural Roots

American English Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#704
Total SSA Count
381
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adolf Rank #26,599
Houston Rank #704

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adolf or Houston more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Adolf and Houston mean?

Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Adolf and Houston boy or girl names?

Adolf is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.

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