Howard
HOW-uhrd
What it means
Brave heart or high guardian
Language
Germanic
Culture
English
Style era
modern
Themes
classic · strong
Popularity over time
Source: US Social Security Administration national records, 1880-2024.
Nicknames & variants
Common nicknames
Howie
Alternate spellings
Howerd
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