Howard vs Curtis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #929 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courteous, well-bred"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Howard Rank #1,056

Curtis Rank #929

Curtis is more popular, ranked #929 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Howard or Curtis more popular?

Curtis is more popular, ranked #929 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Howard and Curtis mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Curtis means "courteous, well-bred" (Old French origin).

Are Howard and Curtis boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Curtis is primarily a boy name.