Houston vs Conner

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 #785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief desire"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English Scottish

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Houston Rank #704

Conner Rank #785

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #785 for Conner.

Is Houston or Conner more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Conner at #785 in the United States.

What do Houston and Conner mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin).

Are Houston and Conner boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Conner is primarily a boy name.