Houston vs Peyton

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 #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Houston Rank #704

Peyton Rank #659

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Houston or Peyton more popular?

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Houston and Peyton mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Houston and Peyton boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Peyton is primarily a boy name.