Houston vs Johnathan

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

Houston Rank #704
Johnathan Rank #518

Johnathan is more popular, ranked #518 vs #704 for Houston.

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

Johnathan ___

  • Johnathan James
  • Johnathan Michael
  • Johnathan David
  • Johnathan Thomas
  • Johnathan Lee
  • Johnathan William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Houston

Austin Dallas Savannah Georgia Montana

If you choose Johnathan

Matthew Nathaniel Elizabeth Katherine Joshua

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Houston or Johnathan more popular?

Johnathan is more popular, ranked #518 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Houston and Johnathan mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Johnathan means "God has given" (Hebrew origin).

Are Houston and Johnathan boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Johnathan is primarily a boy name.

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