Holland vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holland

Boy #1,561 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wooded land"

Origin: Old Dutch

American English Dutch

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Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Holland Rank #1,561

Howard Rank #1,056

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1561 for Holland.

Is Holland or Howard more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Holland at #1561 in the United States.

What do Holland and Howard mean?

Holland means "wooded land" (Old Dutch origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Holland and Howard boy or girl names?

Holland is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.