Bode vs Houston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bode

Boy #805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Germanic

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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Bode Rank #805

Houston Rank #704

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #805 for Bode.

Is Bode or Houston more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Bode at #805 in the United States.

What do Bode and Houston mean?

Bode means "messenger, herald" (Germanic origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Bode and Houston boy or girl names?

Bode is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.