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Houston
BoyEnglish, Scottish origin · /HYOO-stun/ · classic
Meaning: From Hugh's town.
Popularity 19/1002 syllables↑ Rising
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Today, Houston is a rare name (popularity 19/100).
It has been climbing in popularity in recent years.
Houston is an English and Scottish surname derived from a place name meaning 'Hugh's town'. It originates from the Old English personal name 'Hugh' combined with 'tun', meaning 'settlement' or 'town'. The name became prominent as a given name due to its association with the city of Houston, Texas, named after Sam Houston, a key figure in Texas history.
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