Houston vs Jackson

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 #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

English American Australian

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Houston Rank #704

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Houston or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Houston and Jackson mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Houston and Jackson boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.