Houston vs Judson

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 #957 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Judd"

Origin: English

American English

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Houston Rank #704

Judson Rank #957

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #957 for Judson.

Is Houston or Judson more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Judson at #957 in the United States.

What do Houston and Judson mean?

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

Are Houston and Judson boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Judson is primarily a boy name.