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Huston

♂ Boy

Pronounced HYOO-stun /ˈhju.stən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Houston — from a Scottish place/surname, 'Hugh's town; the settlement of Hugh' (Hugh, 'heart; mind; spirit', plus tun, 'a settlement')Low

In 30 seconds: Hugh's town; the settlement of Hugh: Huston spells Houston. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowScottish, English
MeaningA spelling of Houston — from a Scottish place/surname, 'Hugh's town; the settlement of Hugh' (Hugh, 'heart; mind; spirit', plus tun, 'a settlement')
U.S. rank (2025)#7873 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1922
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,714

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192218802025

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

Huston is a spelling of Houston — from a Scottish place and surname, 'Hugh's town; the settlement of Hugh' (Hugh, 'heart; mind; spirit', plus tun, 'a settlement'). Borne by the filmmaking Huston family. A crisp, classic name (said 'HYOO-stun'; nickname Hugh).

In the U.S. it appears as a variant spelling. Rare in this form, Hugh's-town at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Houston means 'Hugh's town; the settlement of Hugh' (Hugh, 'heart; mind; spirit', plus tun, 'a settlement') — Huston is a spelling, crisp and classic (the filmmaking Huston family bore it; said 'HYOO-stun').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Houston — Scottish place/surname

Variations

HoustonHueston

Nicknames

Hugh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Huston mean?

Huston spells Houston — Scottish 'Hugh's town; the settlement of Hugh'.

How do you pronounce Huston?

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

Is Huston a boy or girl name?

Huston is a boy's name.

How popular is Huston?

Huston is a rare name in the U.S.

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