Cecille vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,056
Total SSA Count
207
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Howie, Ward

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cecille Rank #38,885
Howard Rank #1,056

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #38885 for Cecille.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cecille ___

  • Cecille Marie
  • Cecille Louise
  • Cecille Anne
  • Cecille Grace
  • Cecille Renee
  • Cecille Claire

Howard ___

  • Howard James
  • Howard Lee
  • Howard Dean
  • Howard Allen
  • Howard Eugene
  • Howard Albert

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cecille

Vivienne Margot Blanche Simone Claude

If you choose Howard

Clarence Bernard Edmund Dorothy Mildred

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cecille or Howard more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Cecille at #38885 in the United States.

What do Cecille and Howard mean?

Cecille means "blind" (Latin (caecus) origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Cecille and Howard boy or girl names?

Cecille is primarily a girl name. Howard is primarily a boy name.

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