Percy vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

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Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Percy Rank #1,256

Howard Rank #1,056

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

Is Percy or Howard more popular?

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

What do Percy and Howard mean?

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

Are Percy and Howard boy or girl names?

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