Houston vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Houston Rank #704

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Houston or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Houston and Gideon mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Houston and Gideon boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.