Horst vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Horst

Boy #12,783 Most Popular

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Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Horst Rank #12,783

Howard Rank #1,056

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #12783 for Horst.

Is Horst or Howard more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Horst at #12783 in the United States.

What do Horst and Howard mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Horst and Howard boy or girl names?

Horst is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.