Howard vs Campbell

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 #924 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crooked mouth, wry-mouthed"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Howard Rank #1,056

Campbell Rank #924

Campbell is more popular, ranked #924 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Howard or Campbell more popular?

Campbell is more popular, ranked #924 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Howard and Campbell mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Campbell means "crooked mouth, wry-mouthed" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Howard and Campbell boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Campbell is primarily a boy name.