Houston vs Gregory

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 #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox

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Houston Rank #704

Gregory Rank #538

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Houston or Gregory more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Houston and Gregory mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Houston and Gregory boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Gregory is primarily a boy name.