Houston vs Johnathan

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 #518 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Christian

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Houston Rank #704

Johnathan Rank #518

Johnathan is more popular, ranked #518 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Houston or Johnathan more popular?

Johnathan is more popular, ranked #518 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Houston and Johnathan mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Johnathan means "God has given" (Hebrew origin).

Are Houston and Johnathan boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Johnathan is primarily a boy name.