Houston vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Houston

Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Houston Rank #704

Drew Rank #543

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Houston or Drew more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Houston and Drew mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Houston and Drew boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.