Howard vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Howard Rank #1,056

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Howard or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Howard and Gideon mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Howard and Gideon boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.