Casper vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Casper

Boy #881 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

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Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Casper Rank #881

Howard Rank #1,056

Casper is more popular, ranked #881 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Casper or Howard more popular?

Casper is more popular, ranked #881 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Casper and Howard mean?

Casper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Casper and Howard boy or girl names?

Casper is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.