Howard vs Palmer

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 #1,079 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pilgrim, palm branch bearer"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Howard Rank #1,056

Palmer Rank #1,079

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1079 for Palmer.

Is Howard or Palmer more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Palmer at #1079 in the United States.

What do Howard and Palmer mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Palmer means "pilgrim, palm branch bearer" (Old French origin).

Are Howard and Palmer boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Palmer is primarily a boy name.