Howard
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Popularity
#1056
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
348,120
Peak Year
#7,749 in 1921
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Howard is an English name originating from the Germanic name 'Hugihard', meaning 'high heart' or 'brave heart'.
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Famous Namesakes
Howard Hughes
Eccentric American business magnate and aviator.
Howard Stern
American radio personality and author.
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