Howard vs Darien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Boy #1,254 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"wealthy, kingly, upholder of good"

Origin: Old Persian

American English

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Howard Rank #1,056

Darien Rank #1,254

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1254 for Darien.

Is Howard or Darien more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Darien at #1254 in the United States.

What do Howard and Darien mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Darien means "wealthy, kingly, upholder of good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Howard and Darien boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Darien is primarily a boy name.