Mitchell vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mitchell

Boy #906 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"who is like God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Mitchell Rank #906

Howard Rank #1,056

Mitchell is more popular, ranked #906 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Mitchell or Howard more popular?

Mitchell is more popular, ranked #906 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Mitchell and Howard mean?

Mitchell means "who is like God" (Hebrew origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Mitchell and Howard boy or girl names?

Mitchell is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.