Houston vs Ferrin

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 #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic Contemporary

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Houston Rank #704

Ferrin Rank #20,697

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Is Houston or Ferrin more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Houston and Ferrin mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Houston and Ferrin boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Ferrin is primarily a boy name.