Houston vs Spencer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Houston

Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

Cultural Roots

American English Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #704
Total SSA Count: 381
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Jackson Porter Spencer Judson

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Spencer

Boy #388 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dispenser of provisions, household steward"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #388
Total SSA Count: 840
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

Similar Names

Porter Walker Houston Hunter

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Popularity Comparison

Houston Rank #704

Spencer Rank #388

Spencer is more popular, ranked #388 vs #704 for Houston.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Houston or Spencer more popular?

Spencer is more popular, ranked #388 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Houston and Spencer mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Spencer means "dispenser of provisions, household steward" (Old French origin).

Are Houston and Spencer boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Spencer is primarily a boy name.

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