Name:
Houston
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
English, Germanic
Meaning:
Houston is most likely derived from Hugh, itself an English variant of Hugo. Hugo originates in Germanic languages and means "intelligent". As a masculine given name it has been popular over centuries, in many different European languages. In the United States, it has regained popularity in recent years. It functions as a surname as well, the famous bearer being Victor Hugo, a French writer.
Pronunciation:
HYOO-stən
The Five Elements:
Wood
Famous Houston:
Houston Jimenez : baseball player