Dez vs Howie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dez

Boy #5,597 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Desmond (south Munster, Ireland)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish/British

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Boy #5,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave heart, heart guardian"

Origin: Germanic

English American Scottish

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Dez Rank #5,597

Howie Rank #5,429

Howie is more popular, ranked #5429 vs #5597 for Dez.

Is Dez or Howie more popular?

Howie is more popular, ranked #5429 compared to Dez at #5597 in the United States.

What do Dez and Howie mean?

Dez means "short form of Desmond (south Munster, Ireland)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Howie means "brave heart, heart guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Dez and Howie boy or girl names?

Dez is primarily a boy name. Howie is primarily a boy name.