Houston vs Denver

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 #487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the green valley"

Origin: English

American English

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Houston Rank #704

Denver Rank #487

Denver is more popular, ranked #487 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Houston or Denver more popular?

Denver is more popular, ranked #487 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Houston and Denver mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Denver means "from the green valley" (English origin).

Are Houston and Denver boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Denver is primarily a boy name.