Howard vs Wiley

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 #1,162 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute, crafty"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Howard Rank #1,056

Wiley Rank #1,162

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1162 for Wiley.

Is Howard or Wiley more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Wiley at #1162 in the United States.

What do Howard and Wiley mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Wiley means "resolute, crafty" (Old English origin).

Are Howard and Wiley boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Wiley is primarily a boy name.