Archibald vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Archibald

Boy #1,179 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"genuine, bold"

Origin: Germanic

Scottish English American

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Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Archibald Rank #1,179

Howard Rank #1,056

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1179 for Archibald.

Is Archibald or Howard more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Archibald at #1179 in the United States.

What do Archibald and Howard mean?

Archibald means "genuine, bold" (Germanic origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Archibald and Howard boy or girl names?

Archibald is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.