Jon vs Houston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

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Jon Rank #893

Houston Rank #704

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #893 for Jon.

Is Jon or Houston more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Jon and Houston mean?

Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Jon and Houston boy or girl names?

Jon is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.