Howard vs Arnold

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 #1,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eagle power, eagle ruler"

Origin: Germanic

German English American Flemish

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Howard Rank #1,056

Arnold Rank #1,694

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1694 for Arnold.

Is Howard or Arnold more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Arnold at #1694 in the United States.

What do Howard and Arnold mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Arnold means "eagle power, eagle ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Howard and Arnold boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Arnold is primarily a boy name.