Howard vs Percy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

English American French

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Howard Rank #1,056

Percy Rank #1,256

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1256 for Percy.

Is Howard or Percy more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Howard and Percy mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Howard and Percy boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.