Houston vs Roland

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
Roland Rank #664

Roland is more popular, ranked #664 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

Roland ___

  • Roland James
  • Roland Thomas
  • Roland Edward
  • Roland Henry
  • Roland Charles
  • Roland William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Houston

Austin Dallas Savannah Georgia Montana

If you choose Roland

Edmund Arthur Lionel Eleanor Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Houston or Roland more popular?

Roland is more popular, ranked #664 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Houston and Roland mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Roland means "famous land, renowned territory" (Old High German origin).

Are Houston and Roland boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Roland is primarily a boy name.

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