Howard vs Wallace

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 #981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Scottish English American

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Howard Rank #1,056

Wallace Rank #981

Wallace is more popular, ranked #981 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Howard or Wallace more popular?

Wallace is more popular, ranked #981 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Howard and Wallace mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Wallace means "foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Howard and Wallace boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Wallace is primarily a boy name.