Cydney 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

Cydney Rank #8,132
Houston Rank #704

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #8132 for Cydney.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cydney ___

  • Cydney Grace
  • Cydney Mae
  • Cydney Ann
  • Cydney Leigh
  • Cydney Renee

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 Cydney

Taylor Madison Tyler Jordan Logan

If you choose Houston

Austin Dallas Savannah Georgia Montana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cydney or Houston more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Cydney at #8132 in the United States.

What do Cydney and Houston mean?

Cydney means "wide island" (Old English origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Cydney and Houston boy or girl names?

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

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