Howard vs Darrell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Norman French

English American African American

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Howard Rank #1,056

Darrell Rank #1,470

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1470 for Darrell.

Is Howard or Darrell more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Darrell at #1470 in the United States.

What do Howard and Darrell mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin).

Are Howard and Darrell boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Darrell is primarily a boy name.