Darian vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darian

Boy #903 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift, wealthy possessor"

Origin: Persian

American Persian African American British

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Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Darian Rank #903

Howard Rank #1,056

Darian is more popular, ranked #903 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Darian or Howard more popular?

Darian is more popular, ranked #903 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Darian and Howard mean?

Darian means "gift, wealthy possessor" (Persian origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Darian and Howard boy or girl names?

Darian is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.