Houston vs Robin

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 #809 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

English French Dutch American

24 High Risk

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Houston Rank #704

Robin Rank #809

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #809 for Robin.

Is Houston or Robin more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Robin at #809 in the United States.

What do Houston and Robin mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Robin means "bright fame" (Germanic origin).

Are Houston and Robin boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Robin is primarily a boy name.