Denim vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denim

Boy #1,115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Nîmes, sturdy woven cloth"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,115
Total SSA Count
192
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Denim Rank #1,115
Howard Rank #1,056

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1115 for Denim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denim or Howard more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Denim at #1115 in the United States.

What do Denim and Howard mean?

Denim means "of Nîmes, sturdy woven cloth" (French origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Denim and Howard boy or girl names?

Denim is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.

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