Houston vs Darius

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 #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Greek Roman American African American

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Houston Rank #704

Darius Rank #746

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Houston or Darius more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Houston and Darius mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Houston and Darius boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.