Houston vs Roy

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 #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Houston Rank #704

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Houston or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Houston and Roy mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Houston and Roy boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.