Houston vs Wayne

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 #687 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wagon maker, cart driver"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

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Houston Rank #704

Wayne Rank #687

Wayne is more popular, ranked #687 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Houston or Wayne more popular?

Wayne is more popular, ranked #687 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Houston and Wayne mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Wayne means "wagon maker, cart driver" (Old English origin).

Are Houston and Wayne boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Wayne is primarily a boy name.