Huston

Scottish

"Hugh's town"

Huston Origin and Meaning

The name Huston is a boy's name.

Huston is a masculine name with English origins, primarily derived from an English surname meaning 'Hugh's town' or 'Hugh's settlement.' Sometimes considered a variation of Houston, Huston has established itself as a distinct given name with connections to both place names and family names. The name gained recognition partly through association with legendary film director John Huston and the Huston family of actors and filmmakers. As a first name, Huston projects strength and a certain artistic, intellectual quality. While never extremely common, it appears periodically throughout the 20th and 21st centuries in the United States. Huston appeals to parents seeking a name with a sophisticated sound and historical feel that isn't widely used, offering the rare combination of being recognizable yet distinctive.

Huston Rank in US Top 1000

# 963 in the US

Famous People Named Huston

• Huston Smith American religious scholar
• Huston Lowell Street American baseball player
• Jack Alexander Huston English actor

The name Huston in Pop Culture

• Huston Dyer character in the movie "The Rose"
• Huston €“Tillotson University, school in Austin, Texas, USA