Howard vs Boaz

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 #1,017 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"in him there is strength"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Jewish Dutch American

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Howard Rank #1,056

Boaz Rank #1,017

Boaz is more popular, ranked #1017 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Howard or Boaz more popular?

Boaz is more popular, ranked #1017 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Howard and Boaz mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Boaz means "in him there is strength" (Hebrew origin).

Are Howard and Boaz boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Boaz is primarily a boy name.