Houston vs Albert

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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Boy #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble bright (adal + beraht)"

Origin: Old High German

English French German Spanish Italian

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Houston Rank #704

Albert Rank #607

Albert is more popular, ranked #607 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Houston or Albert more popular?

Albert is more popular, ranked #607 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Houston and Albert mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Albert means "noble bright (adal + beraht)" (Old High German origin).

Are Houston and Albert boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Albert is primarily a boy name.