Houston vs Ralf

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 #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

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Houston Rank #704

Ralf Rank #32,528

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Houston or Ralf more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Houston and Ralf mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Houston and Ralf boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.