Houston vs Hiram

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 #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Houston Rank #704

Hiram Rank #1,768

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Houston or Hiram more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Houston and Hiram mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Houston and Hiram boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.