Houston vs Byron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Houston

Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

Cultural Roots

American English Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #704
Total SSA Count: 381
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Westin Fletcher Bruno Eugene

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Byron

Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #884
Total SSA Count: 272
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Darren Amias Zyon Tony

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Popularity Comparison

Houston Rank #704

Byron Rank #884

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #884 for Byron.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Houston or Byron more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Byron at #884 in the United States.

What do Houston and Byron mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin).

Are Houston and Byron boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Byron is primarily a boy name.

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