Houston vs Ray

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 #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Houston Rank #704

Ray Rank #777

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Houston or Ray more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Houston and Ray mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Houston and Ray boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.