Wayne vs Houston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wayne

Boy #687 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wagon maker, cart driver"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

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Wayne Rank #687

Houston Rank #704

Wayne is more popular, ranked #687 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Wayne or Houston more popular?

Wayne is more popular, ranked #687 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Wayne and Houston mean?

Wayne means "wagon maker, cart driver" (Old English origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Wayne and Houston boy or girl names?

Wayne is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.