Howard vs Errol

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 #6,143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"earl, nobleman"

Origin: English

English Scottish Caribbean American

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Howard Rank #1,056

Errol Rank #6,143

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #6143 for Errol.

Is Howard or Errol more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Errol at #6143 in the United States.

What do Howard and Errol mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Errol means "earl, nobleman" (English origin).

Are Howard and Errol boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Errol is primarily a boy name.