Howard vs Jon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Howard Rank #1,056

Jon Rank #893

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Howard or Jon more popular?

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Howard and Jon mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Howard and Jon boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Jon is primarily a boy name.