Denver vs Houston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denver

Boy #487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the green valley"

Origin: English

American 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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Denver Rank #487

Houston Rank #704

Denver is more popular, ranked #487 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Denver or Houston more popular?

Denver is more popular, ranked #487 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Denver and Houston mean?

Denver means "from the green valley" (English origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Denver and Houston boy or girl names?

Denver is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.