Howard vs Marcellus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #951 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"little warrior, young Mars"

Origin: Latin

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Howard Rank #1,056

Marcellus Rank #951

Marcellus is more popular, ranked #951 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Howard or Marcellus more popular?

Marcellus is more popular, ranked #951 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Howard and Marcellus mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Marcellus means "little warrior, young Mars" (Latin origin).

Are Howard and Marcellus boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Marcellus is primarily a boy name.