Houston vs Akeelah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Houston

Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

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Girl #5,976 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"intelligent, logical, one who reasons"

Origin: Arabic

African-American Arabic Muslim

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Houston Rank #704

Akeelah Rank #5,976

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #5976 for Akeelah.

Is Houston or Akeelah more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Akeelah at #5976 in the United States.

What do Houston and Akeelah mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Akeelah means "intelligent, logical, one who reasons" (Arabic origin).

Are Houston and Akeelah boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Akeelah is primarily a girl name.