Houston vs Porter

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 #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

✓ All Clear

Houston Rank #704

Porter Rank #616

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Houston or Porter more popular?

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Houston and Porter mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin).

Are Houston and Porter boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Porter is primarily a boy name.