Jackson vs Houston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

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Jackson Rank #35

Houston Rank #704

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Jackson or Houston more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Jackson and Houston mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Jackson and Houston boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.