Houston vs Davis

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 #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh American

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Houston Rank #704

Davis Rank #646

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Houston or Davis more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Houston and Davis mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Houston and Davis boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.