Howard vs Genesis

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 #1,149 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beginning, origin"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

American Latino Christian

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Howard Rank #1,056

Genesis Rank #1,149

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

Is Howard or Genesis more popular?

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

What do Howard and Genesis mean?

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

Are Howard and Genesis boy or girl names?

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