Houston vs Bruce

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 #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish English Australian American

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Houston Rank #704

Bruce Rank #540

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Houston or Bruce more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Houston and Bruce mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Houston and Bruce boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.