Houston vs Dorian

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 #539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek"

Origin: Greek

English Greek American

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Houston Rank #704

Dorian Rank #539

Dorian is more popular, ranked #539 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Houston or Dorian more popular?

Dorian is more popular, ranked #539 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Houston and Dorian mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Dorian means "descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek" (Greek origin).

Are Houston and Dorian boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Dorian is primarily a boy name.