Howard vs Colten

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English Canadian

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Howard Rank #1,056

Colten Rank #899

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Howard or Colten more popular?

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Howard and Colten mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Howard and Colten boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Colten is primarily a boy name.