Howard vs Horst

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 #12,783 Most Popular

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Howard Rank #1,056

Horst Rank #12,783

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #12783 for Horst.

Is Howard or Horst more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Horst at #12783 in the United States.

What do Howard and Horst mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Howard and Horst boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Horst is primarily a boy name.