Garland vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Garland

Boy #5,816 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wreath of flowers, festive crown"

Origin: Old French

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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Garland Rank #5,816

Howard Rank #1,056

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #5816 for Garland.

Is Garland or Howard more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Garland at #5816 in the United States.

What do Garland and Howard mean?

Garland means "wreath of flowers, festive crown" (Old French origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Garland and Howard boy or girl names?

Garland is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.