Casper vs Houston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Casper

Boy #881 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

Dutch Scandinavian German English

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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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Casper Rank #881

Houston Rank #704

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #881 for Casper.

Is Casper or Houston more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Casper at #881 in the United States.

What do Casper and Houston mean?

Casper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Casper and Houston boy or girl names?

Casper is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.