Houston vs Jonas

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 #557 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Hebrew Yonah (יוֹנָה)

English German Scandinavian Lithuanian Portuguese

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Houston Rank #704

Jonas Rank #557

Jonas is more popular, ranked #557 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Houston or Jonas more popular?

Jonas is more popular, ranked #557 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Houston and Jonas mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Jonas means "dove" (Hebrew Yonah (יוֹנָה) origin).

Are Houston and Jonas boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Jonas is primarily a boy name.