Houston vs Bear

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 #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

English American Scandinavian German

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Houston Rank #704

Bear Rank #829

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #829 for Bear.

Is Houston or Bear more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Houston and Bear mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin).

Are Houston and Bear boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Bear is primarily a boy name.