Charlotte vs Houston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Charlotte Rank #4
Houston Rank #704

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #704 for Houston.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Houston

Austin Dallas Savannah Georgia Montana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Houston more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Houston mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Charlotte and Houston boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Houston is primarily a boy name.

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