Howard vs Jericho

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #905 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"city of the moon"

Origin: Hebrew

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Howard Rank #1,056

Jericho Rank #905

Jericho is more popular, ranked #905 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Howard or Jericho more popular?

Jericho is more popular, ranked #905 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Howard and Jericho mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Jericho means "city of the moon" (Hebrew origin).

Are Howard and Jericho boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Jericho is primarily a boy name.