Houston vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Houston

Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

✓ All Clear

Boy #705 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"path, track, trail"

Origin: Old French via English

American English Southern American

✓ All Clear

Houston Rank #704

Trace Rank #705

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #705 for Trace.

Is Houston or Trace more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Trace at #705 in the United States.

What do Houston and Trace mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Houston and Trace boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.