Howard vs Dillon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Howard Rank #1,056

Dillon Rank #870

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Howard or Dillon more popular?

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Howard and Dillon mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Howard and Dillon boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Dillon is primarily a boy name.