Darien vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darien

Boy #1,254 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"wealthy, kingly, upholder of good"

Origin: Old Persian

American English

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Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Darien Rank #1,254

Howard Rank #1,056

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1254 for Darien.

Is Darien or Howard more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Darien at #1254 in the United States.

What do Darien and Howard mean?

Darien means "wealthy, kingly, upholder of good" (Old Persian origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Darien and Howard boy or girl names?

Darien is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.