Houston vs Cassian

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 #617 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the Cassian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

English American European

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Houston Rank #704

Cassian Rank #617

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Houston or Cassian more popular?

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Houston and Cassian mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin).

Are Houston and Cassian boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Cassian is primarily a boy name.