Cassian 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

Popularity Comparison

Cassian Rank #617
Houston Rank #704

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 vs #704 for Houston.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassian or Houston more popular?

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Cassian and Houston mean?

Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Cassian and Houston boy or girl names?

Cassian is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.

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