Houston vs Ford

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 #571 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"shallow river crossing"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Houston Rank #704

Ford Rank #571

Ford is more popular, ranked #571 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Houston or Ford more popular?

Ford is more popular, ranked #571 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Houston and Ford mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Ford means "shallow river crossing" (Old English origin).

Are Houston and Ford boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Ford is primarily a boy name.