Howard vs Garland

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 #5,816 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wreath of flowers, festive crown"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Howard Rank #1,056

Garland Rank #5,816

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #5816 for Garland.

Is Howard or Garland more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Garland at #5816 in the United States.

What do Howard and Garland mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Garland means "wreath of flowers, festive crown" (Old French origin).

Are Howard and Garland boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Garland is primarily a boy name.