Howard

Boy's name

Howard is of Old English origin, meaning "high guardian" or "noble watchman." It is derived from the words "hēah" (high) and "weard" (guardian).

Meaning Heart, hardy
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 207
Peak year 1921

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Notable Namesakes

  • Howard Stern - Radio personality
  • Howard Hughes - Aviator, filmmaker, entrepreneur
  • Howard Carter - Egyptologist, discovered Tutankhamun's tomb
  • Howard Cosell - Sportscaster
  • Howard Schultz - Starbucks CEO
  • Howard Hawks - Film director
  • Howard Dean - Politician, former DNC chair
  • Howard Florey - Co-developed penicillin
  • Howard Zinn - Historian, author of "A People's History"
  • Howard Johnson - Founder of Howard Johnson's restaurant chain

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