Houston vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Houston

Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

✓ All Clear

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Houston Rank #704

Lee Rank #715

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Houston or Lee more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Houston and Lee mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Houston and Lee boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.