Houston vs Ben

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 #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew German Dutch American

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Houston Rank #704

Ben Rank #802

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Houston or Ben more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Houston and Ben mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Houston and Ben boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Ben is primarily a boy name.