Aurelius vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aurelius

Boy #1,120 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"golden, gilded, of gold"

Origin: Latin

Roman/Latin European 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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Aurelius Rank #1,120

Howard Rank #1,056

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1120 for Aurelius.

Is Aurelius or Howard more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Aurelius at #1120 in the United States.

What do Aurelius and Howard mean?

Aurelius means "golden, gilded, of gold" (Latin origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Aurelius and Howard boy or girl names?

Aurelius is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.