Houston vs Seth

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 #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Houston Rank #704

Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Houston or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Houston and Seth mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Houston and Seth boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.