Houston vs Axton

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 #838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ash tree settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Houston Rank #704

Axton Rank #838

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #838 for Axton.

Is Houston or Axton more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Axton at #838 in the United States.

What do Houston and Axton mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Axton means "ash tree settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Houston and Axton boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Axton is primarily a boy name.