Houston vs Liam

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
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Houston

Austin Dallas Savannah Georgia Montana

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Houston or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Houston and Liam mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Houston and Liam boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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