Howard vs Maurice

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #932 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

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Howard Rank #1,056

Maurice Rank #932

Maurice is more popular, ranked #932 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Howard or Maurice more popular?

Maurice is more popular, ranked #932 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Howard and Maurice mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin).

Are Howard and Maurice boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Maurice is primarily a boy name.