Achilles vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Achilles

Boy #1,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who causes distress"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Achilles Rank #1,223

Howard Rank #1,056

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1223 for Achilles.

Is Achilles or Howard more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Achilles at #1223 in the United States.

What do Achilles and Howard mean?

Achilles means "he who causes distress" (Greek origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Achilles and Howard boy or girl names?

Achilles is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.