Houston Name Origin

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  American (English-American) 70%
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  Canadian (Anglo-Canadian) 20%
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  Australian (Anglo-Australian) 10%

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Name Details

• First Name: Houston
• Last Name: N/A
• Name Order: Western
• Gender: Male

Name Origin

The name 'Houston' is of Old English origin, originally a surname meaning 'Hugh's town' or 'Hugh's settlement'. It became popular as a given name in the United States, especially after the fame of the city Houston in Texas, which itself was named after Sam Houston, a key figure in Texas history.