Houston vs Sam

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 #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Houston Rank #704

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Houston or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Houston and Sam mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Houston and Sam boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.