Houston vs Ty

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 #858 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"tile maker (short for Tyler)"

Origin: Old French

American English Australian

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Houston Rank #704

Ty Rank #858

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #858 for Ty.

Is Houston or Ty more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Ty at #858 in the United States.

What do Houston and Ty mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Ty means "tile maker (short for Tyler)" (Old French origin).

Are Houston and Ty boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Ty is primarily a boy name.