Ty vs Houston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ty

Boy #858 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"tile maker (short for Tyler)"

Origin: Old French

American English Australian

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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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Ty Rank #858

Houston Rank #704

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #858 for Ty.

Is Ty or Houston more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Ty at #858 in the United States.

What do Ty and Houston mean?

Ty means "tile maker (short for Tyler)" (Old French origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Ty and Houston boy or girl names?

Ty is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.