Howard vs Harley

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 #1,020 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"long meadow, rocky meadow"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

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Howard Rank #1,056

Harley Rank #1,020

Harley is more popular, ranked #1020 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Howard or Harley more popular?

Harley is more popular, ranked #1020 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Howard and Harley mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Harley means "long meadow, rocky meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Howard and Harley boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Harley is primarily a boy name.