Houston

Male

Meaning

From a Scottish surname meaning "Hugh's town". The original Houston is in Scotland near Glasgow, but this is also the name of a city in Texas, named after the Texas president Sam Houston (1793-1863).

Origin

Scottish

Pronunciation

/ˈhaʊstən/

Traits associated with the name Houston:

Dogs named Houston tend to be loving, hard-working, and affectionate. This name is also associated with companionship, and friendship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Houston?

It suggests that you have a strong connection to the city of Houston, either through personal experience or admiration. It could also suggest that you have a strong sense of loyalty and are looking for a companion who will be a faithful friend.

Is Houston a good dog name?

Houston has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Houston isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

5,095
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1,492
New York City Dog Name Database
1,166
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Houston is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Houston was, in the past month, the 6437th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of March 2024, Houston is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Houston was viewed 45 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Houston's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

As you can see, this name is not particularly common across the United States.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Houston.

Houston is found in these categories:

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This name reflects Texas's rich cowboy and western heritage.

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Houston dog name meaning

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