Howard vs Devon

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 #960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley dwellers"

Origin: Celtic

English American Celtic

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Howard Rank #1,056

Devon Rank #960

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Howard or Devon more popular?

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Howard and Devon mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin).

Are Howard and Devon boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Devon is primarily a boy name.