Stanley vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stanley

Boy #877 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"stony meadow"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian Canadian

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

✓ All Clear

Stanley Rank #877

Howard Rank #1,056

Stanley is more popular, ranked #877 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Stanley or Howard more popular?

Stanley is more popular, ranked #877 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Stanley and Howard mean?

Stanley means "stony meadow" (Old English origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Stanley and Howard boy or girl names?

Stanley is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.