Genesis vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Genesis

Boy #1,149 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beginning, origin"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

American Latino Christian

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Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Genesis Rank #1,149

Howard Rank #1,056

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1149 for Genesis.

Is Genesis or Howard more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Genesis at #1149 in the United States.

What do Genesis and Howard mean?

Genesis means "beginning, origin" (Hebrew via Greek origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Genesis and Howard boy or girl names?

Genesis is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.