Howard vs Marley

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 #1,238 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"boundary wood"

Origin: Old English

English American Jamaican

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Howard Rank #1,056

Marley Rank #1,238

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1238 for Marley.

Is Howard or Marley more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Marley at #1238 in the United States.

What do Howard and Marley mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Marley means "boundary wood" (Old English origin).

Are Howard and Marley boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Marley is primarily a boy name.