Houston vs Darwin

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 #841 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved companion"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Houston Rank #704

Darwin Rank #841

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #841 for Darwin.

Is Houston or Darwin more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Darwin at #841 in the United States.

What do Houston and Darwin mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Darwin means "beloved companion" (Old English origin).

Are Houston and Darwin boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Darwin is primarily a boy name.