Houston vs Forest

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 #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Houston Rank #704

Forest Rank #725

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #725 for Forest.

Is Houston or Forest more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Forest at #725 in the United States.

What do Houston and Forest mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin).

Are Houston and Forest boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Forest is primarily a boy name.