Howard vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Howard Rank #1,056

Gerald Rank #1,168

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Howard or Gerald more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Howard and Gerald mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Howard and Gerald boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.