Houston vs Corey

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 #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hollow, ravine"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American English

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Houston Rank #704

Corey Rank #679

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Houston or Corey more popular?

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Houston and Corey mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Houston and Corey boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Corey is primarily a boy name.