Howard vs Cristopher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,229 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bearer of Christ"

Origin: Greek

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Howard Rank #1,056

Cristopher Rank #1,229

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1229 for Cristopher.

Is Howard or Cristopher more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Cristopher at #1229 in the United States.

What do Howard and Cristopher mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Cristopher means "bearer of Christ" (Greek origin).

Are Howard and Cristopher boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Cristopher is primarily a boy name.