Ben vs Houston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

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Ben Rank #802

Houston Rank #704

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Ben or Houston more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Ben and Houston mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Ben and Houston boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.