Wiley vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wiley

Boy #1,162 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute, crafty"

Origin: Old English

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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Wiley Rank #1,162

Howard Rank #1,056

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1162 for Wiley.

Is Wiley or Howard more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Wiley at #1162 in the United States.

What do Wiley and Howard mean?

Wiley means "resolute, crafty" (Old English origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Wiley and Howard boy or girl names?

Wiley is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.