Houston vs Evander

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 #773 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"good man, strong man"

Origin: Greek

Scottish American Ancient Roman

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Houston Rank #704

Evander Rank #773

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #773 for Evander.

Is Houston or Evander more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Evander at #773 in the United States.

What do Houston and Evander mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Evander means "good man, strong man" (Greek origin).

Are Houston and Evander boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Evander is primarily a boy name.