Haward
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Haward first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 5 babies have been named Haward in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Haward is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,374 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,374
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Old German (trude component) origin
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Old Norse origin
"bright one"
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Quranic Arabic origin
"blessed, fortunate"
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Germanic/Old French origin
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Greek via English origin
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Arabic origin
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About the Name Haward
Haward is a boy name .
Haward is currently ranked #33,374 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Haward include Haw, Hay, Hawie, and Hawaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis