Gregory vs Houston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#538
Total SSA Count
553
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Greg

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Gregory Rank #538
Houston Rank #704

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #704 for Houston.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gregory ___

  • Gregory James
  • Gregory Thomas
  • Gregory Michael
  • Gregory William
  • Gregory Alexander
  • Gregory Paul

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 Gregory

Catherine Elizabeth Margaret Thomas Nicholas

If you choose Houston

Austin Dallas Savannah Georgia Montana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gregory or Houston more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Houston mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Gregory and Houston boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.

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