Howard vs Arden

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 #946 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great forest, eagle valley"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

English American

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Howard Rank #1,056

Arden Rank #946

Arden is more popular, ranked #946 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Howard or Arden more popular?

Arden is more popular, ranked #946 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Howard and Arden mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Arden means "great forest, eagle valley" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Howard and Arden boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Arden is primarily a boy name.