Howard vs Beaux

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 #1,009 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"beautiful, handsome"

Origin: French

American French

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Howard Rank #1,056

Beaux Rank #1,009

Beaux is more popular, ranked #1009 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Howard or Beaux more popular?

Beaux is more popular, ranked #1009 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Howard and Beaux mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Beaux means "beautiful, handsome" (French origin).

Are Howard and Beaux boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Beaux is primarily a boy name.