Houston vs Oliver

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
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Houston

Austin Dallas Savannah Georgia Montana

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Houston or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Houston and Oliver mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Houston and Oliver boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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