Howard vs Holland

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,561 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wooded land"

Origin: Old Dutch

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Howard Rank #1,056

Holland Rank #1,561

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1561 for Holland.

Is Howard or Holland more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Holland at #1561 in the United States.

What do Howard and Holland mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Holland means "wooded land" (Old Dutch origin).

Are Howard and Holland boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Holland is primarily a boy name.