Howard vs Kingsley

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 #986 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"king's meadow, king's clearing"

Origin: Old English

English American West Indian

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Howard Rank #1,056

Kingsley Rank #986

Kingsley is more popular, ranked #986 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Howard or Kingsley more popular?

Kingsley is more popular, ranked #986 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Howard and Kingsley mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Kingsley means "king's meadow, king's clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Howard and Kingsley boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Kingsley is primarily a boy name.