Houston vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Houston

Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

✓ All Clear

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

✓ All Clear

Houston Rank #704

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Houston or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Houston and Cal mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Houston and Cal boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.