Houston vs Eugene

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 #871 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

English French Russian American

15 High Risk

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Houston Rank #704

Eugene Rank #871

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #871 for Eugene.

Is Houston or Eugene more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Eugene at #871 in the United States.

What do Houston and Eugene mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin).

Are Houston and Eugene boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Eugene is primarily a boy name.