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Augustine vs Houston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Augustine Rank #553
Houston Rank #704

Augustine is more popular, ranked #553 vs #704 for Houston.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augustine or Houston more popular?

Augustine is more popular, ranked #553 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Augustine and Houston mean?

Augustine means "great, venerable, majestic" (Latin Augustus origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Augustine and Houston boy or girl names?

Augustine is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.

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