Houston vs Bode

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 #805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Germanic

American Scandinavian German

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Houston Rank #704

Bode Rank #805

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #805 for Bode.

Is Houston or Bode more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Bode at #805 in the United States.

What do Houston and Bode mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Bode means "messenger, herald" (Germanic origin).

Are Houston and Bode boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Bode is primarily a boy name.