Brendan vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brendan

Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Brendan Rank #1,013

Howard Rank #1,056

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Brendan or Howard more popular?

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Brendan and Howard mean?

Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Brendan and Howard boy or girl names?

Brendan is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.