Houston vs Richard

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 #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Houston Rank #704

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Houston or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Houston and Richard mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Houston and Richard boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.