Robin vs Houston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robin

Boy #809 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

English French Dutch American

24 High Risk

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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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Robin Rank #809

Houston Rank #704

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #809 for Robin.

Is Robin or Houston more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Robin at #809 in the United States.

What do Robin and Houston mean?

Robin means "bright fame" (Germanic origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Robin and Houston boy or girl names?

Robin is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.