Houston vs Samson

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 #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Houston Rank #704

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Houston or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Houston and Samson mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Houston and Samson boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.