Avi vs Houston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avi

Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli American Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#846
Total SSA Count
288
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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Houston

Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

Cultural Roots

American English Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#704
Total SSA Count
381
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hous, H

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Avi Rank #846
Houston Rank #704

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #846 for Avi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Avi ___

  • Avi James
  • Avi Cohen
  • Avi David
  • Avi Michael
  • Avi Noah
  • Avi Samuel

Houston ___

  • Houston James
  • Houston Lee
  • Houston Ray
  • Houston Wayne
  • Houston Dean
  • Houston Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Avi

Eli Levi Maya Noa Yael

If you choose Houston

Austin Dallas Savannah Georgia Montana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avi or Houston more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Avi at #846 in the United States.

What do Avi and Houston mean?

Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Avi and Houston boy or girl names?

Avi is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.

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