Boy Name
Howard
"Heart brave or high defender; from Old English elements meaning 'noble' and 'brave.'"
Ranked #1056 for boys
About the Name Howard
Meaning
Heart brave or high defender; from Old English elements meaning 'noble' and 'brave.'
Origin
EnglishGender
Boy
First Letter
HBoy Rank
#1056
Howard is a boy name of English origin. The name means "Heart brave or high defender; from Old English elements meaning 'noble' and 'brave.'" and Currently ranked #1056 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with H or explore other English names.
Popularity Over Time
#48012 1950
#28841 1960
#13105 1970
#7108 1980
#3915 1990
#2477 2000
#2111 2010
#1069 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Howard
- HS Howard Stern (broadcaster)
- HH Howard Hughes (businessman)