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Hueston

♂ Boy

Pronounced HYOO-stun /ˈhjuː.stən/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of Houston/Huston, from a Scottish place name meaning 'Hugh's town' (Hugh + tun, 'settlement'). The -ue- spelling is one of several forms; note the spelling.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname-name spin: Hueston is a variant of Houston, 'Hugh's town' (said 'HYOO-stun') — Scottish-rooted, with a distinct spelling.
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Origin MediumScottish, English
MeaningA variant spelling of Houston/Huston, from a Scottish place name meaning 'Hugh's town' (Hugh + tun, 'settlement'). The -ue- spelling is one of several forms; note the spelling.
U.S. rank (2024)#11407 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 55

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192119192024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hueston varies the surname Houston/Huston, from a Scottish place meaning 'Hugh's town' — Hugh plus tun, 'settlement'. The spelling is one of several forms, which we note (said 'HYOO-stun').

As spelled, it is rare in the U.S., reading as a heritage surname pick. Rare, Scottish-rooted, and distinctively spelled.

Did you know? Hueston is one of several spellings of Houston, a Scottish place name meaning 'Hugh's town'. The -ue- form gives a familiar name a distinctive look (said 'HYOO-stun').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Hueston — Variant of Houston/Huston, Scottish 'Hugh's town'

Variations

HoustonHustonHewson

Nicknames

HueStony

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hueston mean?

Hueston is a variant of Houston/Huston, from a Scottish place name meaning 'Hugh's town'.

How do you pronounce Hueston?

It's said HYOO-stun /ˈhjuː.stən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hueston a boy or girl name?

Hueston is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Hueston?

Hueston is rare in the U.S. as spelled, more familiar as Houston.

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