Howard vs Dash

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 #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Howard Rank #1,056

Dash Rank #969

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Howard or Dash more popular?

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Howard and Dash mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin).

Are Howard and Dash boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Dash is primarily a boy name.