Houston vs Scott

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

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Scott

Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#566
Total SSA Count
517
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Scottie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Houston Rank #704
Scott Rank #566

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 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

Scott ___

  • Scott Michael
  • Scott Alan
  • Scott Lee
  • Scott David
  • Scott Thomas
  • Scott James

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Houston

Austin Dallas Savannah Georgia Montana

If you choose Scott

Todd Brenda Craig Tracy Darren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Houston or Scott more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Houston and Scott mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Houston and Scott boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.

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