Howard vs Emory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Howard Rank #1,056

Emory Rank #886

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Howard or Emory more popular?

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Howard and Emory mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Howard and Emory boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Emory is primarily a boy name.