Howard vs Aurelius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Boy #1,120 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"golden, gilded, of gold"

Origin: Latin

Roman/Latin European American

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Howard Rank #1,056

Aurelius Rank #1,120

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

Is Howard or Aurelius more popular?

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

What do Howard and Aurelius mean?

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

Are Howard and Aurelius boy or girl names?

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