Dash vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dash

Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

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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Dash Rank #969

Howard Rank #1,056

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Dash or Howard more popular?

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Dash and Howard mean?

Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Dash and Howard boy or girl names?

Dash is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.