Houston vs Shane

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 #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish American English Australian

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Houston Rank #704

Shane Rank #602

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Houston or Shane more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Houston and Shane mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Houston and Shane boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.