Howard vs Bowie

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 #1,211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"yellow-haired, blonde"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American English

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Howard Rank #1,056

Bowie Rank #1,211

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1211 for Bowie.

Is Howard or Bowie more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Bowie at #1211 in the United States.

What do Howard and Bowie mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Bowie means "yellow-haired, blonde" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Howard and Bowie boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Bowie is primarily a boy name.