Arnold vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arnold

Boy #1,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eagle power, eagle ruler"

Origin: Germanic

German English American Flemish

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Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Arnold Rank #1,694

Howard Rank #1,056

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1694 for Arnold.

Is Arnold or Howard more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Arnold at #1694 in the United States.

What do Arnold and Howard mean?

Arnold means "eagle power, eagle ruler" (Germanic origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Arnold and Howard boy or girl names?

Arnold is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.