Houston vs Jamison

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 #760 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of James"

Origin: Scottish

American Scottish English Irish

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Houston Rank #704

Jamison Rank #760

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #760 for Jamison.

Is Houston or Jamison more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Jamison at #760 in the United States.

What do Houston and Jamison mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Jamison means "son of James" (Scottish origin).

Are Houston and Jamison boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Jamison is primarily a boy name.