Houston vs Lydia

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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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

English Greek German Scandinavian

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Houston Rank #704

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Houston or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Houston and Lydia mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Houston and Lydia boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.