Houston vs Jerry

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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Jerry

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#868
Total SSA Count
277
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jer, Jey, Jeie

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Houston Rank #704
Jerry Rank #868

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #868 for Jerry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Houston ___

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

Jerry ___

  • Jerry Lee
  • Jerry Wayne
  • Jerry Dale
  • Jerry Ray
  • Jerry Dean
  • Jerry Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Houston

Austin Dallas Savannah Georgia Montana

If you choose Jerry

Terry Gary Larry Barry Gerry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Houston or Jerry more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Houston and Jerry mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Houston and Jerry boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.

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