Honor vs Smith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Honor

Boy #1,585 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"reputation, esteem"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,585
Total SSA Count
109
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hon, Hoy, Hoie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Honor Rank #1,585
Smith Rank #1,580

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 vs #1585 for Honor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Honor ___

  • Honor James
  • Honor William
  • Honor Lee
  • Honor Thomas
  • Honor Beckett
  • Honor Cole

Smith ___

  • Smith James
  • Smith Cole
  • Smith Lee
  • Smith Reid
  • Smith Grant
  • Smith Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Honor

Valor Justice Noble Greer Verity

If you choose Smith

Hunter Fletcher Cooper Tanner Parker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Honor or Smith more popular?

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 compared to Honor at #1585 in the United States.

What do Honor and Smith mean?

Honor means "reputation, esteem" (Latin origin). Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin).

Are Honor and Smith boy or girl names?

Honor is primarily a boy name. Smith is primarily a boy name.

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