Wallace vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wallace

Boy #981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Scottish English American

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Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Wallace Rank #981

Howard Rank #1,056

Wallace is more popular, ranked #981 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Wallace or Howard more popular?

Wallace is more popular, ranked #981 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Wallace and Howard mean?

Wallace means "foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)" (Old French/Norman origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Wallace and Howard boy or girl names?

Wallace is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.