Howard vs Hortense

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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Girl #39,065 Most Popular

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Howard Rank #1,056

Hortense Rank #39,065

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #39065 for Hortense.

Is Howard or Hortense more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Hortense at #39065 in the United States.

What do Howard and Hortense mean?

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

Are Howard and Hortense boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Hortense is primarily a girl name.