Houston vs Olivia

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
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Houston

Austin Dallas Savannah Georgia Montana

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Houston or Olivia more popular?

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

What do Houston and Olivia mean?

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

Are Houston and Olivia boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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