Faisal vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faisal

Boy #2,762 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the divider between right and wrong"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

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Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Faisal Rank #2,762

Howard Rank #1,056

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #2762 for Faisal.

Is Faisal or Howard more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Faisal at #2762 in the United States.

What do Faisal and Howard mean?

Faisal means "the divider between right and wrong" (Arabic origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Faisal and Howard boy or girl names?

Faisal is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.