Houston vs Keith

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 #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Houston Rank #704

Keith Rank #758

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #758 for Keith.

Is Houston or Keith more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Houston and Keith mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin).

Are Houston and Keith boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Keith is primarily a boy name.