Houston
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Houston is a boy’s name of Scottish origin, meaning “Originally a Scottish surname, derived from a place name meaning 'Hugh's town' or 'settlement'.”. It currently ranks #7715 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2021.
What Houston Means
“Originally a Scottish surname, derived from a place name meaning 'Hugh's town' or 'settlement'.”
The Story of Houston
From a Scottish settlement to a Texan legend, this name carries the echo of pioneers and the roar of possibility.
Houston began as a Scottish surname, a place name meaning 'Hugh's town' or 'Hugh's settlement,' honoring an ancestor named Hugh. It journeyed across the Atlantic with settlers, eventually becoming famously associated with the city in Texas. The name evokes a spirit of expansion, endurance, and grand ambition.
To speak the name 'Houston' is to feel a sense of solid ground beneath your feet, a blend of sturdy history and forward-looking confidence. You can imagine your son's determined spirit, his independent nature, the quiet strength that will carry him through any challenge. Writing 'Houston' on his birth announcement feels like laying the foundation for a life of bold choices and unwavering resolve.
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The Creative
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Famous Namesakes
Sam Houston
American politician, President of Republic of Texas
Whitney Houston
American singer and actress
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#468 in 2021
Total Births
18,124
First Recorded
1880
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