Judson vs Houston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Judson

Boy #957 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Judd"

Origin: English

American English

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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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Judson Rank #957

Houston Rank #704

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #957 for Judson.

Is Judson or Houston more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Judson at #957 in the United States.

What do Judson and Houston mean?

Judson means "son of Judd" (English origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Judson and Houston boy or girl names?

Judson is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.