Houston vs Casper

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 #881 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

Dutch Scandinavian German English

✓ All Clear

Houston Rank #704

Casper Rank #881

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #881 for Casper.

Is Houston or Casper more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Casper at #881 in the United States.

What do Houston and Casper mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Casper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin).

Are Houston and Casper boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Casper is primarily a boy name.