Houston vs Rex

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 #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Houston Rank #704

Rex Rank #793

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Houston or Rex more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Houston and Rex mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Houston and Rex boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.