Howard Name Origin
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American (Caucasian) 50% -
British (Caucasian) 30%
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Australian (Caucasian) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Howard
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Name Origin
The name Howard is of Old English origin, derived from the elements 'hēah' meaning 'high' and 'weard' meaning 'guardian' or 'protector'. It was used as a surname and later adopted as a given name, popular in English-speaking countries.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Howard each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).