Howard vs Achilles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who causes distress"

Origin: Greek

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Howard Rank #1,056

Achilles Rank #1,223

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

Is Howard or Achilles more popular?

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

What do Howard and Achilles mean?

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

Are Howard and Achilles boy or girl names?

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