Howard

Meaning of Howard

Means "high guard" or "brave heart."

Howard has English, German roots — browse every English, German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Howard

After ranking as high as #645 in 2001, Howard has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Howard

• Howard Stern
  Radio personality and host
• Howard Hughes
  Business magnate and aviator
• Howard Cosell
  Sports journalist and commentator
• Howard Zinn
  Historian and social activist
• Howard Shore
  Film composer

Questions about the name Howard

What does the name Howard mean?

Howard means means "high guard" or "brave heart.", and it comes from English, German origins.

Is Howard a boy's or a girl's name?

Howard is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Howard?

Howard did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Howard most popular?

Howard peaked at #645 in 2001.