Marlon vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlon

Boy #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Marlon Rank #1,088

Howard Rank #1,056

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1088 for Marlon.

Is Marlon or Howard more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Marlon at #1088 in the United States.

What do Marlon and Howard mean?

Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Marlon and Howard boy or girl names?

Marlon is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.