Howard vs Adler

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Boy #965 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eagle"

Origin: Old High German

German Jewish American Austrian

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Howard Rank #1,056

Adler Rank #965

Adler is more popular, ranked #965 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Howard or Adler more popular?

Adler is more popular, ranked #965 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Howard and Adler mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Adler means "eagle" (Old High German origin).

Are Howard and Adler boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Adler is primarily a boy name.