Houston vs Dillon

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 #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

Irish Welsh American English

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Houston Rank #704

Dillon Rank #870

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #870 for Dillon.

Is Houston or Dillon more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Houston and Dillon mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Houston and Dillon boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Dillon is primarily a boy name.