Devon vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devon

Boy #960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley dwellers"

Origin: Celtic

English American Celtic

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Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Devon Rank #960

Howard Rank #1,056

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Devon or Howard more popular?

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Devon and Howard mean?

Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Devon and Howard boy or girl names?

Devon is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.