Ferry vs Houston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Dutch Frisian 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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Ferry Rank #32,658

Houston Rank #704

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Is Ferry or Houston more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ferry and Houston mean?

Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Ferry and Houston boy or girl names?

Ferry is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.