Howard vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Howard Rank #1,056

Jerry Rank #868

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Howard or Jerry more popular?

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Howard and Jerry mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Howard and Jerry boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.