Howard vs Cason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #859 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the marsh dwellers"

Origin: English/Scottish (via Carson)

American English

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Howard Rank #1,056

Cason Rank #859

Cason is more popular, ranked #859 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Howard or Cason more popular?

Cason is more popular, ranked #859 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Howard and Cason mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Cason means "son of the marsh dwellers" (English/Scottish (via Carson) origin).

Are Howard and Cason boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Cason is primarily a boy name.