Bear vs Houston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bear

Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

English American Scandinavian German

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Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

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Bear Rank #829

Houston Rank #704

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #829 for Bear.

Is Bear or Houston more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Bear and Houston mean?

Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Bear and Houston boy or girl names?

Bear is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.