Houston vs Jon

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 #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

American Scandinavian Welsh English

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Houston Rank #704

Jon Rank #893

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #893 for Jon.

Is Houston or Jon more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Houston and Jon mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Houston and Jon boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Jon is primarily a boy name.