What does the name Howard mean?

The name Howard means "Heart, hardy".

What is the origin of the name Howard?

Howard is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 207 babies were named Howard in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Howard is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Vintage

Births Last Year: 207 →

All-Time Total: 328,132

Peak Year: 1921

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

Boy names closely related to Howard

Edison Franklin Edmund Montgomery Evander Greysen Mylo Elliot

Girl names closely related to Howard

Raya Amira Leona Winnie Iyla Nadia Sidney Ellen

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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