Howard vs Brett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,061 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a Breton, person from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/Old French

English American Australian

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Howard Rank #1,056

Brett Rank #1,061

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1061 for Brett.

Is Howard or Brett more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Brett at #1061 in the United States.

What do Howard and Brett mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Brett means "a Breton, person from Brittany" (Celtic/Old French origin).

Are Howard and Brett boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Brett is primarily a boy name.