Errol vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Errol

Boy #6,143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"earl, nobleman"

Origin: English

English Scottish Caribbean American

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Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Errol Rank #6,143

Howard Rank #1,056

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #6143 for Errol.

Is Errol or Howard more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Errol at #6143 in the United States.

What do Errol and Howard mean?

Errol means "earl, nobleman" (English origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Errol and Howard boy or girl names?

Errol is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.