Houston vs Jayson

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 #623 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to heal (from iasthai)"

Origin: Greek

American English

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Houston Rank #704

Jayson Rank #623

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Houston or Jayson more popular?

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Houston and Jayson mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Jayson means "to heal (from iasthai)" (Greek origin).

Are Houston and Jayson boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Jayson is primarily a boy name.