Houston vs Kolson

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 #801 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: English

American English

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Houston Rank #704

Kolson Rank #801

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #801 for Kolson.

Is Houston or Kolson more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Kolson at #801 in the United States.

What do Houston and Kolson mean?

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

Are Houston and Kolson boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Kolson is primarily a boy name.